Salt And Pepper Squid

Serves: 2

Ally Shanahan

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

46

Spice

43

Sweetness

49

Sourness

38

mins

Prep time (avg)

5.3

Difficulty

Ingredients:

7 cups

Vegetable Oil

1 cup

Cornstarch

1 tsp

Table Salt

1 tsp

Black Pepper

Directions:

1

Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 200°F

2

Heat 2 inches oil in a deep 4- to 5-quart heavy pot over high heat until it registers 390°F on thermometer

3

Dredge one third of squid in one third of cornstarch, shaking off excess, then fry, stirring occasionally, until crisp and just barely beginning to turn pale golden, 1 to 2 minutes

4

Transfer with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain, then transfer to a baking sheet and keep warm in oven

5

Coat and fry remaining squid in 2 batches in same manner, returning oil to 390°F between batches

6

Toss squid with salt and pepper and serve immediately

7

Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 200°F

8

Heat 2 inches oil in a deep 4- to 5-quart heavy pot over high heat until it registers 390°F on thermometer

9

Dredge one third of squid in one third of cornstarch, shaking off excess, then fry, stirring occasionally, until crisp and just barely beginning to turn pale golden, 1 to 2 minutes

10

Transfer with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain, then transfer to a baking sheet and keep warm in oven

11

Coat and fry remaining squid in 2 batches in same manner, returning oil to 390°F between batches

12

Toss squid with salt and pepper and serve immediately