Crispy Calamares with Sweet Chili & Salad
Golden, crispy squid rings with a squeeze of lemon and a sweet chili dipping sauce, plus a fresh side salad. Spanish bar food that tastes like a coastal dinner in 20 minutes.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 420
- Protein
- 28g
Ingredients
- 1 lb squid, cleaned and sliced into rings
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup sweet chili sauce
- 3 cups mixed greens
- 1 whole lemon
- 2 cups neutral oil for frying
- 1 to taste sea salt and black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Pat squid rings dry with paper towels. Season with salt and pepper.
- 2
Toss squid with flour until evenly coated. Shake off excess flour.
- 3
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering, ~3 minutes. Working in batches, fry squid until golden and crispy, 60-90 seconds per batch.
- 4
Transfer calamares to a paper-towel-lined plate. Squeeze fresh lemon over top.
- 5
Toss greens with a pinch of salt, pepper, and a squeeze of lemon juice. Arrange on a plate.
- 6
Serve calamares hot alongside salad and sweet chili sauce for dipping.
Tools you’ll need
- large heavy skillet
- paper towels
- slotted spoon or spider strainer
- shallow bowl for flour
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