FRIED CALAMARI
This is one of the most classic Greek recipes in the world. Fried calamari is served at all the restaurants and people make it at home, too. A lot of people are surprised that I make it at home, but it really isn’t that difficult. Once you realize how quickly it comes together, you’ll start making it at home a lot, too!
Makes 4 to 6 servings
2 pounds of fresh whole calamari
1 tsp Salt
¼ tsp Pepper
¼ tsp paprika
1 tbsp olive oil
1 cup Flour
3 cups Vegetable Oil
Lemon for serving
Prepare the squid by slicing it into rings, leave the tentacles whole.
In a shallow bowl mix the salt, pepper, paprika, olive oil. Add the calamari and make sure it is completely coated.
Place the flour in a shallow pan and add the calamari and toss it well.
Add the vegetable oil to a shallow pan with straight edges and bring to medium-high heat.
You’ll know the vegetable oil is ready when it sizzles when a pinch of flour hits the oil.
Add the calamari batches and fry it until it’s completely cooked through, about 3 minutes.
Remove the calamari to a plate lined with paper towels to drain.
Squeeze a lemon wedge over the top of the calamari while it’s still warm. Serve warm with extra lemon for people if they’d like it!

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