Wildlife Seasonings Fried Calamari
Nothing beats a crispy plate of fried calamari on Fish Fry Friday, and this recipe gets its bold, savory flavor from Wildlife Seasonings Trout Freshwater Blend. Golden, tender rings of squid come out perfectly seasoned every time, making this a quick seafood appetizer the whole table will fight over.
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Wildlife Seasonings Fried Calamari
This quick and simple recipe produces restaurant quality calamari at home!
Ingredients
- 1 LB Calamari
- 2/3 Cup Flour
- 1/3 Cup Cornstarch
- 1 1/2 TBSP Wildlife Seasonings Trout Freshwater Blend (trust us, this blend is pure magic)
- 1 Cup Milk or Buttermilk (for a tenderizing soak)
- Vegetable or Peanut Oil for Frying
- Lemon Wedges for Spritzing
- Cocktail Sauce or Your Favorite Dipping Sauce
Directions
- Rinse the calamari thoroughly in cold water. Cut the calamari tubes into rings about 1/8 inch thick. For larger tentacles, slice them into thirds.
- Place the calamari in a milk or buttermilk wash. This step ensures tenderness and flavor absorption.
- Heat your oil in a large pot or deep fryer to 380 degrees Fahrenheit. While the oil heats up, combine the flour, cornstarch, and the Trout Freshwater Blend in a bowl. Mix it all up.
- Take the calamari directly from the milk bath and dredge it in the flour mixture, coating each piece. Deep fry the calamari in batches, spaced out in the fryer. Fry for 30 to 45 seconds until golden brown.
- Move the cooked calamari to a cooling rack.
- Serve the fried calamari immediately with a spritz of lemon and cocktail sauce or your favorite dipping sauce.
Cooking times may vary, so test a batch to find your desired consistency. Overcooking will result in a rubbery texture. Do not consume raw or undercooked seafood.
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