Calamari Recipe with Garlic-Lime Sauce

Calamari Recipe with Garlic-Lime Sauce

Instructions

Ingredients

  • Squid tubes and tentacles: 1 lb
  • Flour: 1 cup
  • Cornstarch: 1/2 cup
  • Sparkling water: 1 cup
  • Garlic: 4 cloves minced
  • Lime juice: 1/4 cup
  • Extra Virgin Olive oil La Maison des Chefs 1 liter: 1/3 cup
  • Cilantro: 2 tbsp
  • Vegetable oil: for frying
  • Salt and pepper: to taste

Instructions

  1. Cut the squid tubes into rings, keeping tentacles whole.
  2. Make the batter by whisking together flour, cornstarch, and sparkling water until smooth.
  3. Heat vegetable oil to 375°F/190°C in a deep pot.
  4. Dip the calamari pieces in the batter, letting excess drip off. Fry for 2-3 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
  5. While the calamari fries, make the sauce: whisk together the minced garlic, lime juice, olive oil, and chopped cilantro.
  6. Drain the fried calamari on paper towels.
  7. Serve hot with the garlic-lime sauce for dipping.