FIVE-SPICE CALAMARI WITH DIPPING SAUCE
Categories Appetizer Fry Squid Summer Bon Appétit Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free
Yield Makes 4 to 6 appetizer servings
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- For dipping sauce:
- Combine all ingredients except mayonnaise in processor. Blend well. Transfer to bowl. Stir in mayonnaise. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Whisk before serving.)
- For calamari:
- Pour oil to depth of 3 inches in heavy large pot. Heat to 350°F. Whisk next 4 ingredients in large bowl to blend. Pour buttermilk into another large bowl. Add calamari to buttermilk. Working in batches, remove calamari; dredge in flour mixture. Fry until just crisp, about 2 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer to paper-towel-lined plate to drain. Serve warm with sauce.
- *Available in the Asian foods section of many supermarkets.
- **A blend of ground anise, cinnamon, star anise, cloves and ginger available in the spice section of most supermarkets.
FRIED CALAMARI WITH TWO DIPPING SAUCES
Living in New England we are spoiled to have some great fried seafood stands but they can be pricey so I thought about trying it on my own. This recipe is fantastic! And the dipping sauces really take it up a notch! Hope you love it as much as we do. Thanks Monica
Provided by Monica Keleher
Categories Other Snacks
Number Of Ingredients 29
Steps:
- 1. in a bowl add the buttermilk, sriracha, and calamari and let soak for up to 4 hours in the fridge
- 2. in a bowl combine the flour, salt, pepper, cayenne pepper, paprika and mix together.
- 3. In another bowl beat the eggs
- 4. get your deep fryer to 375 or a pan of oil
- 5. remove the calamari from the buttermilk.
- 6. dip the calamari in the egg and then into the flour mixture and shake off extra. Add the coated calamari to the oil and cook until golden brown. Remove and place on a paper towel or wire rack
- 7. To make the tomato olive dip. add olive oil to a sauce pan and add the onions and garlic, red pepper flakes and cook for a few minutes.
- 8. add the tomato paste, anchovies, olives, canned tomatoes and capers and let cook about 20 minutes. Taste and add salt and pepper to taste.
- 9. add the parsley and some lemon juice to taste.
- 10. For the old bay aioli dip Combine all ingredients in a bowl and serve Super easy! Super delicious!
FIVE-SPICE CRISP-FRIED SQUID
In most Chinese restaurants, so-called "Salt and Pepper-Style" shrimp or squid usually contain other spices too. A good dose of 5-spice mixture makes these fried squid especially tasty, and dusting them with cornstarch before frying keeps them delicately crisp. Maintain the oil temperature at 375 degrees, and don't try to fry too many pieces at once.
Provided by David Tanis
Categories dinner, lunch, appetizer, main course
Time 45m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Rinse squid well in cold water, then drain well and pat dry with kitchen towels.
- Heat 2 inches of vegetable oil in a wok or cast-iron pan. Adjust heat to maintain 375 degrees.
- In a medium bowl, stir together cornstarch, cayenne, salt, black pepper and five-spice powder. Set bowl near stove.
- Dip squid pieces into cornstarch mixture, one by one, and immediately slip carefully into hot oil. Let fry, making sure not to crowd the pan. (Use 2 pans or work in batches if necessary.) Turn pieces with tongs to ensure even cooking. When squid is lightly browned, after about 2 minutes, remove pieces and blot on paper towels.
- Transfer squid to a serving bowl and sprinkle with chiles. Garnish with cilantro and serve with lime wedges.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 370, UnsaturatedFat 19 grams, Carbohydrate 23 grams, Fat 22 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 18 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 366 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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