Fried Calamari

Calamari:

1. 1 lb calamari, bodies sliced into 1/2 inch rings, tentacles left whole

2. 1 1/2 cup buttermilk

3. 1 cup flour

4. 2 tsp paprika

5. 2 tsp salt

6. 1 tsp black pepper

7. 1 tsp garlic powder

8. 1 tsp cayenne

9. 1 tsp red chili flakes

10. oil for frying

11. chopped parsley for garnish

12. lemon wedges to serve

Lemon aioli:

1. 1/3 cup mayonnaise

2. zest and juice of 1 lemon

3. dash of Tabasco

4. salt and pepper to taste Instructions: Prepare lemon aioli by whisking together mayonnaise & Tabasco.Season with salt and pepper.Soak calamari in buttermilk for 20-30 minutes.Preheat frying oil to 350 degrees F.Combine flour with seasonings from paprika - red chili flakes.Dredge calamari in seasoned flour, tossing evenly to coat.Carefully drop a handful of the calamari into the hot oil.Cook until golden brown, about 1-2 minutes.Remove with slotted spoon and transfer to a paper lined baking sheet.Repeat with remaining calamari.Sprinkle parsley on top. Serve with lemon wedges and lemon aioli. Recipe Source: https://www.theforkbite.com/fried-calamari-recipe/

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