Crispy squid with capers

Crispy squid with capers

A hint of garlic mayo makes everything that little bit more delicious, and this crisp calamari is no exception

Difficulty and servings

For the keen cook

Serves 6 as a starter

Preperation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 15 mins

Cook time

Cook 10 mins

Method

  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

Recipe from Good Food magazine, March 2008.

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Taste team comment

'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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  • 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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  • 02 May 2008

    karrie commented on this recipe

    It's better without the capers, more authentic.

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Difficulty and servings

For the keen cook

Serves 6 as a starter

Preperation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 15 mins

Cook time

Cook 10 mins

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Per serving

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

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