Easy Crispy Calamari (Edit recipe)

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Attention Seafood lovers! Do you order calamari at a restaurant and wonder how they get it crispy and super flavourful? Well, I have the recipe just for you! This is my super easy crispy calamari and when you make it, you won’t be sorry!

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PREP TIME

10 minutes

COOK TIME

15 minutes

INGREDIENTS

Serves: 5-7

Ingredients

500 - 700 grams Calamari Rings, Shrimp, scallops
1 cup All Purpose Flour
0.5 cup Cornstarch
1 - 2 whole Egg
1 tsp Paprika
1 tsp dried Oregano
1 tsp Garlic Powder
1 tsp Cayenne Pepper, Optional
1 tsp Sea Salt
0.5 tsp Black Pepper

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Process

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Note, these instructions are written assuming the standard serving size, since you have modified the number of servings, these steps may need to be modified for best results

2-5 cups of high smoke point oil(I use canola)
Defrost (if frozen) rinse and pat dry seafood.
Toss seafood in beaten egg.
In a separate bowl, add your flour, starch and spices.
Place your seafood in the dry mixture and toss until.
I let coated.
Get your oil temp to 350F - 365F - make sure to maintain that temperature. Keep checking with your thermometer.
If it drops, increase your heat of course.
This part is crucial.
Once you’ve fried your calamari for 2-3 mins.
Place on wire wrack to drain oil and maintain crispness.
Let it cool for 5 mins and enjoy!

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This is our estimate based on online research.
Calories:	230
Fat:	0 g
Carbohydrates:	43 g
Protein:	10 g
Cholesterol:	0 g
Sodium:	461 mg
Fiber:	1 g
Sugars:	0 g
Calculated for total recipe.