Ingredients:
- lemon wedges, for serving
- smoked jalapeno aioli, for dipping , recipe follows
- tomato-basil sauce, for dipping , recipe follows
Directions:
- Rinse the squid under cool water and pat dry with paper towels. Cut the body of the squid into 1/2-inch rings and trim the tentacles as necessary. Combine the milk, egg, and basil leaves in a bowl; mix with a fork until lightly beaten. Put the prepared calamari in the milk mixture and stick it in the refrigerator while getting everything else set up; it fries better if marinated and chilled for about 15 minutes.
- Pour about 2 inches of oil in a fryer or large, heavy pot and heat to 375 degrees F. Mix the flour and paprika in a pie dish or plate; season with a fair amount of salt and pepper. Toss the calamari in the seasoned flour to coat. Fry for 1 to 3 minutes or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels and salt, to taste. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the fried calamari to paper towels to drain. Serve immediately with lemon wedges and dipping sauces.
- Smoked Jalapeno Aioli:
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 to 2 canned chipotle chile in adobo
- 1 garlic clove, coarsely chopped
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
- 1 tablespoon chopped flat-leaf parsley
- Pinch salt
- Combine all ingredients in a food processor and blend for 1 minute to combine. Set aside to allow the flavors to marry. Serve as a dipping sauce with fried calamari.
- Yield: 1 cup
- Tomato-Basil Sauce:
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 fresh basil leaves, hand-torn
- 1 (16-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- Pinch sugar
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Coat a saucepan with 2 tablespoons of the oil and warm over medium heat. Add the garlic and basil; cook, stirring, until soft. Add the crushed tomatoes and sugar; season with salt and pepper. Simmer the sauce for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in the remaining olive oil. Serve as a dipping sauce with fried calamari.
- Yield: 2 cups
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 373.92 Kcal (1566 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 28.49 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 3.17g | 5% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 311.89mg | 104% | |
| Sodium | 95.42mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 487.01mg | 10% | |
| Total Carbs | 54.73g | 18% | |
| Sugars | 3.18g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.29g | 9% | |
| Protein | 28.04g | 56% | |
| Vitamin C | 5.8mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 2.3mg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 131.3mg | 13% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 148.66 Kcal (622 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 11.33 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 1.26g | 5% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 124mg | 104% | |
| Sodium | 37.94mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 193.62mg | 10% | |
| Total Carbs | 21.76g | 18% | |
| Sugars | 1.26g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.91g | 9% | |
| Protein | 11.15g | 56% | |
| Vitamin C | 2.3mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 0.9mg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 52.2mg | 13% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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