CALAMARI FRITTI WITH HERB MAYONNAISE

Crispy, golden, and gone in seconds.

SERVES
4
PREP TIME
10 mins
COOK TIME
10 mins
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INGREDIENTS

INGREDIENTS:

METHOD

Make Herb Mayonnaise: combine all ingredients and set aside.  

Heat 8-10 cm of oil in a wide, deep-sided frying pan or wok over a high heat for 4 minutes.  

Combine semolina and flour and season with salt and pepper.  Dust the squid in a coarse metal sieve, shaking to remove any excess.  

Test to see if the oil is hot enough but putting one piece into it. 

Fry the squid in batches for 1-2 minutes until lightly golden, bringing the oil back up to temperature between each batch. 

Drain on paper towel and immediately season well with salt flakes. Serve with a squeeze of lemon and Herb Mayonnaise. 

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