Spicy Fried Calamari With Lemon Aioli

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 5 tablespoons cajun seasoning
• 9 -12 squid, 5 to 7 inches long, cleaned and sliced
• 3 -4 cups canola oil
• lemon wedges or lime wedge
• 1 1/2 tablespoons dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 2 egg yolks
• 1/2 tablespoon pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 slice bread, crusts removed and bread torn into pieces
• 2 cups olive oil or 2 cups canola oil
• 1/2 cup ice water (optional)

Recipe

• 1 for the calamari place the flour and cajun spice mix in a large bowl and mix. add the squid and turn until all the pieces are thoroughly coated. shake off the excess mixture.
• 2 in a large, heavy pot or deep-fryer over medium heat, heat the oil to 375â°f or until almost smoking.
• 3 fry the squid for 2 to 3 minutes, or until a light golden brown.
• 4 using a slotted spoon, transfer to paper towels to drain.
• 5 serve immediately with lemon or lime wedges and lemon aioli.
• 6 for the lemon aioli place the zest, juice, mustard, garlic, egg yolks, pepper, salt, and bread in a blender or food processor and puree to a smooth paste.
• 7 with the machine running, drizzle in the oil. if the aioli appears too thick, add 2 tablespoons of water at a time to adjust the consistency. store in an airtight jar in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.