Crispy Calamares a la Romana with Lemon
Golden, crunchy squid rings fried in minutes and served with lemon and mayo—a Spanish tapas classic that hits every time. Minimal ingredients, maximum satisfaction.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 28g
Ingredients
- 1 lb squid, cleaned and cut into rings
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- 3 cups neutral oil for frying
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 whole lemon
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise
Instructions
- 1
Pat squid rings dry with paper towels—this prevents splattering and helps the flour coat evenly.
- 2
Toss squid rings with flour, salt, and pepper in a bowl until fully coated; shake off excess.
- 3
Heat oil in a heavy skillet to 350°F (use a thermometer). The oil should shimmer and move freely.
- 4
Working in batches, slide squid into hot oil and fry 90 seconds per batch until golden and crispy.
- 5
Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels. Sprinkle immediately with salt while still hot.
- 6
Serve hot with lemon wedges and mayonnaise on the side for dipping.
Tools you’ll need
- heavy-bottomed skillet (10–12 inch)
- instant-read thermometer
- paper towels
- slotted spoon or spider strainer
- shallow bowl
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