Crispy Calamares with Green Sauce
Golden-fried squid rings with a punchy cilantro-lime dipping sauce—done in 25 minutes. Crunchy, briny, and dangerously moreish.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 32g
Ingredients
- 1 lb squid (cleaned, cut into rings)
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup fresh cilantro (roughly chopped)
- 1 whole lime (juiced)
- 1 whole jalapeño (seeded, roughly chopped)
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 3 cup neutral oil (for frying)
Instructions
- 1
Blend cilantro, lime juice, jalapeño, mayo, and a pinch of salt until smooth and bright green.
- 2
Pat squid rings completely dry with paper towels; any moisture will cause splatters.
- 3
Toss squid with flour, salt, and pepper in a bowl until evenly coated.
- 4
Heat oil in a heavy pot to 350°F over medium-high (use a thermometer for safety).
- 5
Fry squid in batches 90 seconds until golden and edges curl—do not overcrowd the pot.
- 6
Drain on paper towels. Serve hot with green sauce and lime wedges on the side.
Tools you’ll need
- blender or food processor
- paper towels
- large mixing bowl
- heavy-bottomed pot (3–4 qt)
- instant-read or deep-fry thermometer
- slotted spoon or spider strainer
- shallow plate or bowl (for coating)
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