Quick Calamari with Garlic Mayo |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Ingredients:
1/4 cup light mayonnaise |
1 garlic clove, minced |
1 teaspoon lemon juice |
1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley |
1 pound squid tubes and tentacles |
1/4 cup yellow cornmeal (such as bob's red mill) |
2 tablespoons cornstarch |
2 teaspoons paprika |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1/2 cup vegetable oil, divided |
1 lemon, cut into 6 wedges |
Directions:
1. To prepare mayo, combine first 4 ingredients in a small bowl. Cover and chill.
2. To prepare calamari, cut squid tubes into 1/2-inch rings. Leave tentacles intact. Rinse and pat dry.
3. Combine cornmeal and next 3 ingredients in a large heavy-duty zip-top plastic bag; add half of squid. Seal bag; shake to coat.
4. Heat 1/4 cup oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add squid coated with cornmeal mixture to hot oil; cook 2 minutes, turning frequently, or until squid begins to curl around edges. (Do not overcook.) Remove squid from pan; drain on paper towels. Repeat procedure with remaining squid, cornmeal mixture, and 1/4 cup oil. Serve immediately with garlic mayo and lemon wedges.
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