Crispy Squid With Capers
Get ready for a taste of the Mediterranean with this crispy fried baby squid recipe. Coated in a flavorful mix of flour and capers, these squid rings are fried to perfection until crunchy on the outside and tender on the inside. Served with a zesty garlic mayonnaise for dipping, these delectable morsels make a delightful appetizer or main course. Crunch into these savory delights and transport your taste buds to the shores of the Mediterranean.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 300g baby squid , cleaned
- 200g plain flour
- 2 tbsp capers , drained and finely chopped
- 1 garlic clove , crushed
- 5 tbsp mayonnaise
- vegetable or sunflower oil , for frying
- lemon wedges, to serve
Instructions
- Cut the squid into rings about ½cm thick. Tip the flour into a freezer bag and season well. Add the capers, then give everything a good shake to mix together. Tip the squid into the bag, then shake again until all the rings are well coated. Mix together the garlic and mayonnaise, then place in a serving bowl.
- Pour some oil into a large pan until it comes about 7cm up the sides, but the pan is no more than a third full. Place over a medium heat and let the oil warm up. To test that the oil is ready, place a small piece of bread in the pan – it should sizzle when it touches the oil.
- Remove a handful of squid from the flour and shake off any excess. Gently drop into the oil, then cook for about 3 mins until crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on kitchen paper. Repeat with the remaining squid. Serve straight away with the mayonnaise and lemon wedges.
Cook Time
10M
Prep Time
PT15M
Yield
Serves 6 as a starter
Nutrition
- Calories: 287 calories
- Fat Content: 18 grams fat
- Saturated Fat Content: 3 grams saturated fat
- Carbohydrate Content: 22 grams carbohydrates
- Sugar Content: 1 grams sugar
- Fiber Content: 1 grams fiber
- Protein Content: 11 grams protein
- Sodium Content: 0.58 milligram of sodium
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