Fried Calamari in Smoked Paprika Crust, Chipotle Mayo — Credit: Flavur / OpenAI

Ingredients

Preparation

In a large bowl, combine the milk, oil, zest, and garlic.
Add the squid and let marinate in the refrigerator for 1 to 2 hours.
In a bowl, combine the flour, smoked paprika, oregano, cayenne pepper, and garlic powder.
Set aside.
Preheat the fryer to 350 F (180 C).
Remove the squid from the marinade, drain a little and pat dry.
Roll the squid in the flour mixture with paprika to cover each ring with a nice crust.
Plunge the squid into the fryer and fry for 2 minutes, until the crust is golden brown.
Drain on paper towels.
Serve with chipotle mayo
Chipotle Mayo:
In a bowl, mix all the ingredients together. Set aside in the refrigerator until serving.

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Fried Calamari in Smoked Paprika Crust, Chipotle Mayo

Name: Fried Calamari in Smoked Paprika Crust, Chipotle Mayo
Cook time: 2 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Mexico
Ingredients: 2 cups (500 ml) of milk; 1/4 cup (60 ml) of olive oil; 2 teaspoons (10 ml) of lime zest, blanched; 3 cloves of garlic, freshly pressed; 1 lb (500 ml) of squid rings; 1 cup (150 g) of flour; 1 cup (120 g) of cornstarch; 2 tablespoons (30 ml) of smoked paprika; 1 teaspoon (5 ml) of dried oregano; 2 pinches of cayenne pepper; 2 teaspoons (10 ml) of garlic powder; Chipotle Mayo; 6 tablespoons (90 ml) of mayonnaise; 2 tablespoons (30 ml) of finely chopped fresh cilantro; 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of chipotle pepper in adobo sauce; 2 teaspoons (10 ml) of smoked paprika; Salt and pepper from the mill; 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of lime juice

Cooking: 2 min

Servings: 4

Discover our delicious recipe for fried calamari in smoked paprika crust, accompanied by a savory chipotle mayo. Perfectly tender and crunchy, these calamari bring a touch of flavor to your appetizers or main dishes. The milk and spice marinade, combined with a golden fried preparation, makes it an irresistible dish to share with your loved ones.