Salt and Pepper Calamari

Description

A crispy, fresh-tasting fried calamari, similar to that found in a very popular Asian restaurant.

Ingredients

  • 1 egg
  • ¼ cup milk
  • 2 cups panko bread crumbs
  • 3 teaspoons cracked black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons sea salt
  • 1 pound calamari rings
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

  1. Whisk egg and milk together in a bowl. Mix panko
  2. pepper
  3. and salt in a shallow bowl.
  4. Lightly dust calamari with flour
  5. shaking off any excess. Dip in egg mixture then panko mixture to coat. Transfer to a plate and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
  6. Heat oil in a saucepan or deep fryer. Deep-fry calamari in batches until light golden brown
  7. about 3 minutes. Drain on paper towels.

Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 10 mins

Total Time: 40 mins

Servings: 4

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