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Crispy Squid with Capers Recipe

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  • Author: Luna
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

This Crispy Squid with Capers recipe offers a delightful seafood appetizer featuring tender squid rings coated in seasoned flour with capers, fried to golden crispness, and served with a garlic mayonnaise and lemon wedges for a zesty finish. Perfect for a quick and impressive starter or snack.

Ingredients

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Squid and Coating

  • 300g baby squid, cleaned
  • 200g plain flour
  • 2 tbsp capers, drained and finely chopped

Garlic Mayonnaise

  • 1 garlic clove, crushed
  • 5 tbsp mayonnaise

For Frying and Serving

  • Vegetable or sunflower oil, for frying
  • Lemon wedges, to serve

Instructions

  1. Prepare the squid: Cut the cleaned baby squid into rings about ½ cm thick to ensure even cooking and a perfect bite-sized texture.
  2. Mix the flour and capers: Place the plain flour into a freezer bag, season well with salt and pepper, add the finely chopped capers, then shake the bag thoroughly to combine the ingredients evenly.
  3. Coat the squid: Add the squid rings to the flour and caper mixture in the bag, then shake again to coat all the rings evenly with the seasoned flour.
  4. Prepare the garlic mayonnaise: Mix the crushed garlic clove with the mayonnaise in a small serving bowl until combined for a flavorful dipping sauce.
  5. Heat the oil: Pour vegetable or sunflower oil into a large pan until it reaches about 7 cm depth, ensuring the pan is no more than one-third full to prevent overflow. Heat over medium heat until the oil sizzles when a small piece of bread is dropped in it, indicating it is ready for frying.
  6. Fry the squid: Remove a handful of coated squid rings, shake off excess flour, then gently drop them into the hot oil. Fry for about 3 minutes or until golden and crisp, turning occasionally for even cooking.
  7. Drain and repeat: Use a slotted spoon to remove the fried squid rings, drain on kitchen paper to remove excess oil, and repeat the frying process with the remaining squid.
  8. Serve immediately: Plate the crispy squid rings and serve hot with the prepared garlic mayonnaise and lemon wedges for squeezing over the top, enhancing the dish with fresh acidity.

Notes

  • Ensure the oil temperature is hot enough before frying to achieve a crispy coating without absorbing excess oil.
  • Do not overcrowd the pan while frying to maintain the oil temperature and get evenly cooked squid.
  • This dish is best served immediately while the squid is crispy and tender.
  • Using fresh baby squid or well-cleaned squid rings is essential for the best texture and flavor.
  • The garlic mayonnaise can be prepared ahead of time and refrigerated to allow flavors to meld.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Keywords: crispy squid, fried squid, seafood appetizer, capers, garlic mayonnaise, easy seafood recipe

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