Name: Salt and pepper calamari
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 32 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Aioli; 1/2 cup whole egg mayonnaise; 2 clove garlic, crushed; 500 gram calamari rings; 1/2 cup seasoned flour; 1/4 cup milk; 1 egg; 2 cup fresh white or wholemeal breadcrumbs; 2 teaspoon sea salt; 1 teaspoon lemon pepper; 1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper; oil, for deep-frying; lemon wedges, to serve

Salt and pepper calamari

Serves 4

Prep

20M

Cook

12M

Total

32M

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Ingredients

Aioli

1/2 cup whole egg mayonnaise

2 clove garlic, crushed

500 gram calamari rings

1/2 cup seasoned flour

1/4 cup milk

1 egg

2 cup fresh white or wholemeal breadcrumbs

2 teaspoon sea salt

1 teaspoon lemon pepper

1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper

oil, for deep-frying

lemon wedges, to serve

Method

1.Dust calamari lightly in flour, shaking off excess. Then, dip into combined milk and egg.

2.On a plate, combine breadcrumbs with salt, lemon pepper and black pepper. Coat calamari, making sure to press them on firmly. Transfer to a plate and chill for at least 20 minutes.

3.Half fill a large saucepan or deep-fryer with oil. Heat on medium, until a piece of bread sizzles immediately when it is added.

4.Drop calamari rings into the oil in batches, deep-frying for 2-3 minutes, until golden and cooked through. Drain on paper towel. Keep warm.

5.AIOLI: In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise and garlic. Serve with calamari. Accompany with lemon wedges.

If reusing oil, use only for cooking fish.
Note

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