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Neely's Fried Calamari (Patrick and Gina Neely) Recipe

Neely's Fried Calamari (Patrick and Gina Neely) Recipe

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Ingredients:

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peanut oil, for frying
1 cup yellow cornmeal
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp garlic powder
2 tsp dried parsley
2 tsp salt, plus more for seasoning
1 tsp ground black pepper
1 lb fresh or frozen and thawed small calamari, cleaned and cut into 1/2-inch rings
lemon wedges, for garnish
sweet and spicy dipping sauce , recipe follows
1/4 cup peach preserves
1/2 cup sweet chili sauce
dash hot sauce
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes

Directions:

Preheat oil in a deep fryer to 375 degrees F.
In a large bowl add the cornmeal, flour, cayenne, garlic powder, dried parsley, salt and pepper. Whisk together to combine.
Working in batches, toss the calamari into the dry mixture, shaking off the excess. Carefully add to the hot oil, in batches, until lightly golden, about 1 minute per batch. Remove to a paper towel lined sheet tray and immediately season with salt. Transfer to a platter, garnish with lemon wedges, and serve with the Spicy Dipping Sauce.
Sweet and Spicy Dipping Sauce:
Add all the ingredients to a serving bowl and whisk to combine. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	286.82 Kcal (1201 kJ)
Calories from fat	23.12 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.57g	4%
Cholesterol	164.02mg	55%
Sodium	1342.41mg	56%
Potassium	356.34mg	8%
Total Carbs	48.17g	16%
Sugars	7.49g	30%
Dietary Fiber	4.36g	17%
Protein	15.87g	32%
Vitamin C	42.6mg	71%
Vitamin A	0.8mg	25%
Iron	1.1mg	6%
Calcium	406.3mg	41%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	188.02 Kcal (787 kJ)
Calories from fat	15.15 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.68g	4%
Cholesterol	107.52mg	55%
Sodium	880mg	56%
Potassium	233.6mg	8%
Total Carbs	31.57g	16%
Sugars	4.91g	30%
Dietary Fiber	2.86g	17%
Protein	10.4g	32%
Vitamin C	27.9mg	71%
Vitamin A	0.5mg	25%
Iron	0.7mg	6%
Calcium	266.4mg	41%

* 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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Tastes

salty
savory
bitter
sweet

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