Wet Fried Calamari
Serves: 3
Ewell Douglas
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
49
Spice
49
Sweetness
57
Sourness
44
mins
Prep time (avg)
4.9
Difficulty
Ingredients:
Directions:
1
Place the peanut oil in a 4 to 5-quart Dutch oven and place over medium-high heat
2
Heat oil until it reaches 375 degrees F
3
Rinse the squid thoroughly and pat dry
4
Cut the tentacles in half lengthwise and the tubes into 1/2-inch rings
5
Set aside
6
Place the egg, water and flour into a bowl and whisk thoroughly to combine
7
In small handfuls, dip the squid in the batter and shake off the excess
8
In batches, gently lower the squid into the hot oil
9
Cook for 1 minute
10
The squid will not be browned, but lightly golden in color
11
Remove the squid and transfer to a cooling rack turned upside down set over a newspaper-lined sheet pan
12
Season with salt and pepper, as desired
13
Repeat until all of the squid is cooked
14
Make sure to check the temperature of the oil before each batch to ensure it is 375 degrees F
15
Serve immediately