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Crispy Squid with Garlic, Chile, and Basil (Alexandra Guarnaschelli) Recipe

Crispy Squid with Garlic, Chile, and Basil (Alexandra Guarnaschelli) Recipe

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Crispy Squid with Garlic, Chile, and Basil (Alexandra Guarnaschelli)

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Ingredients:

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4 eggs, lightly beaten
2 cup toasted bread crumbs
kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 lb small squid, cleaned , bodies cut into thin rounds, tentacles intact
1/2 tsp chile oil
2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
3 yellow inner stalks celery, washed and sliced
1/2 lemon , halved lengthwise and sliced into thin half moons
1 quart frying oil
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, stemmed, washed, dried and torn

Directions:

The lightly beaten eggs should be in one medium bowl and the bread crumbs in another. Season both the eggs and the bread crumbs with salt and pepper. Take the squid rings and tentacles and coat them with the egg. Remove and allow any excess egg to drip off, and then roll the pieces in the bread crumbs. Place them in a single layer on a baking sheet and refrigerate.
In a medium-size saute pan, heat the chile oil lightly. Add the garlic and season with salt and pepper. Take care not to brown the garlic but instead sweat it so that the liquid emerges and it becomes translucent. Add the sliced celery and stir to coat everything evenly. Cook for 1 minute. Stir in the lemon slices and set aside to cool.
Pour the oil into a heavy-bottomed pot (or alternatively, a deep fryer). Heat the oil slowly to 375 degrees F. Use a thermometer to monitor the temperature. Line a baking sheet with a kitchen towel to drain the squid once they are cooked.
When ready to serve, drop the squid, in small batches, into the oil. Fry until crispy, turning on both sides with a slotted metal spoon, about 3 to 5 minutes. Drain them on the lined baking sheet. Season immediately with salt and toss with the basil leaves. Serve the garlic sauce on the side or drizzle over top. Serve immediately.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	2316.5 Kcal (9699 kJ)
Calories from fat	2032.39 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	225.82g	347%
Cholesterol	427.84mg	143%
Sodium	511.23mg	21%
Potassium	571.85mg	12%
Total Carbs	45.88g	15%
Sugars	3.56g	14%
Dietary Fiber	4.54g	18%
Protein	32.01g	64%
Vitamin C	10.7mg	18%
Iron	8.6mg	48%
Calcium	258.9mg	26%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	523.69 Kcal (2193 kJ)
Calories from fat	459.46 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	51.05g	347%
Cholesterol	96.72mg	143%
Sodium	115.57mg	21%
Potassium	129.28mg	12%
Total Carbs	10.37g	15%
Sugars	0.8g	14%
Dietary Fiber	1.03g	18%
Protein	7.24g	64%
Vitamin C	2.4mg	18%
Iron	2mg	48%
Calcium	58.5mg	26%

* 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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