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1. Video tutorial: Preparing squid

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.

Per serving

287 kcalories, protein 11g, carbohydrate 22g, fat 18 g, saturated fat 3g, fibre 1g, salt 0.58 g

'We found cleaning and preparing the squid surprisingly easy. This was definitely a favourite with our guests - and they loved the garlic mayonnaise.'

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• mollymolly

  03 March 2008

  mollymolly commented on this recipe

  I don't think you need to be a keen cook for this, it was really easy. Nor sure about the capers though; I can't say they really added anything and looked a bit like fryed black bits in amongst the calamari. REally lovely and really easy.

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• karrie

  02 May 2008

  karrie commented on this recipe

  It's better without the capers, more authentic.

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• nn

  28 December 2008

  nn commented on this recipe

  what flour do u use for this??

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• ann

  26 March 2009

  ann commented on this recipe

  We've done this for years after living in Spain - a superfine plain white flour works best & can be reused several times if you avoid those capers!

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• emmalouise283

  01 May 2009

  emmalouise283 rated and commented on this recipe

  

  I quite liked the capers, they gave it a bit of a tang. Very easy and tasty served with a nice green salad.

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• fay

  15 May 2009

  fay commented on this recipe

  If you soak squid in milk it tenderises it to perfection!

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• ktg106

  27 July 2009

  ktg106 commented on this recipe

  It doesn't actually mention anything about flour in the ingredients list so I'm just wondering should I use plain flour? And how much do I need? Thanks

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Ingredients

• 300g baby squid , cleaned
• 200g capers , drained and finely chopped
• 1 garlic clove , crushed
• 5 tbsp mayonnaise
• vegetable or sunflower oil , for frying
• lemon wedges, to serve

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Serves 6 as a starter

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Prep 15 mins

Cook 10 mins

Ingredients

• 300g baby squid , cleaned
• 200g capers , drained and finely chopped
• 1 garlic clove , crushed
• 5 tbsp mayonnaise
• vegetable or sunflower oil , for frying
• lemon wedges, to serve

Per serving

287 kcalories, protein 11g, carbohydrate 22g, fat 18 g, saturated fat 3g, fibre 1g, salt 0.58 g

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