Calamari

Ingredients

3 cups vegetable oil
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon smoked Spanish paprika
1/2 teaspoon of each, ground black pepper and salt
12 squid, cleaned and sliced into rings
1 lemon - cut into wedges, for garnish

Lots of kids love calamari - it's a great way to introduce a new texture and flavour to your littles. And if they don't like it? More for you! Win-win!

Directions

Preheat oil in a heavy, deep frying pan or pot. Oil should be heated to 365 degrees F (180 degrees C)
In a medium size mixing bowl mix together flour, salt, oregano, paprika, salt and pepper.
Dredge squid through flour and spice mixture
Place squid in oil for 2 to 3 minutes or until light brown. Beware of overcooking; squid will be tough if overcooked
Dry squid on paper towels to remove excess oil.
Serve with wedges of lemon

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recipes, dinner, sidesMichelle Annette TremblayJuly 11, 2017