Baked Calamari Rings Recipe 395

Steps:

• TARTAR SAUCE: Combine the mayonnaise, relish and minced onion in a small mixing bowl, stirring thoroughly to mix the flavors well. Add the lemon juice. Season with the salt and pepper, stir well. Cover the bowl with cling film and place in the refrigerator for a minimum of 1 hour before serving. CALAMARI: Preheat oven to 400°F. Place parchment paper on a baking sheet and mist with cooking spray. Place flour in one bowl, lightly beaten egg in a second, and the panko (and granulated garlic, if using) in a third. Place calamari, a few at a time, into the flour mixture, then transfer to second bowl to coat with egg, and finally into the third bowl to coat all surface of the calamari with panko. Place coated pieces on baking sheet, not touching. Repeat until all calamari is coated. Bake 10 minutes; turn pieces with tongs; return to oven for an additional 5 to 10 minutes until panko has turned a golden brown. Serve immediately.

Steps:

• Preheat oil to 370 degrees F (185 degrees C) in a deep fryer, deep frying pan, or pot.
• Coat squid with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, oregano, basil, parsley, paprika, cayenne, and white pepper in a medium bowl. Mix thoroughly. Add flour and toss to dredge.
• Fry squid in the hot oil, in batches if needed, until light brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Do not overcook, or squid will be tough and chewy. Drain on paper towels. Serve with lemon wedges and marinara sauce.

Steps:

• Stir flour, 2 teaspoons salt, paprika, and black pepper together in a shallow bowl.
• Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Press calamari rings into the flour mixture until evenly coated, shaking off excess flour.
• Working in batches, fry calamari rings in the hot oil until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer cooked calamari to a paper towel-lined plate; sprinkle with salt. Serve calamari with cocktail and lemon wedges.