Crispy Mixed Seafood Fry
Golden-fried mixed small fish and squid tossed with lemon and parsley. Addictive, salty, and done in under 20 minutes.
- Total time
- 18 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 380
- Protein
- 32g
Ingredients
- ½ lb small squid or baby squid, cleaned and cut into rings
- ½ lb small white fish or smelt (fresh anchovies work too)
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups neutral oil for frying (vegetable or canola)
- 1 whole lemon
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp sea salt flakes
Instructions
- 1
Pat squid and fish dry with paper towels. Season generously with salt and pepper.
- 2
Pour flour into a shallow bowl. Toss squid and fish in flour until evenly coated, shaking off excess.
- 3
Heat oil in a heavy skillet to 350°F, about 3 minutes. Oil should shimmer and ripple.
- 4
Working in batches, slide seafood into hot oil and fry until golden and crispy, 2–3 minutes per batch.
- 5
Transfer fried seafood to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain.
- 6
Toss warm seafood with chopped parsley, sea salt, and a squeeze of fresh lemon. Serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- heavy skillet or deep frying pan (10–12 inch)
- instant-read thermometer or candy thermometer
- paper towels
- shallow bowl for flour
- slotted spoon or spider strainer
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