Recipe Archives->Shellfish->Calamari 01

FRIED CALAMARI
2-3 servings

1 lb. (450 g) fresh or thawed frozen squid, cleaned 
1 large egg
1 TBS (15 mL) milk
3/4 Cup (180 mL) fine dry unseasoned breadcrumbs
Vegetable oil

Tartar Sauce
Seafood cocktail sauce
Lemon wedges

Pat squid  thoroughly dry with paper towels.  Beat egg with milk
in small bowl.  Add squid; stir to coat well.  Remove a few squid
from egg mixture and place in single layer on bread crumbs.  Turn
pieces over to coat evenly.  Repeat process to coat all squid.
Let stand 10 to 15 minutes before frying.

To deep-fry, heat 1 1/2 inches (4 cm) oil in large saucepan to 350
F (180 C).  {Caution, suid will pop and splatter during frying}
Fry 8 to 10 pieces at a time in hot oil till light brown, 45 to 60
seconds.  Remove with slotted spoon to drain on paper towel lined
rack.

Serve hot with tartar sauce, cocktail sauce and lemon wedges.

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