Crunchy Squid with Lime and Chilli Mayonnaise
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CategorySpanish, Main CoursesSpecialtyEveryday Menu,TagsSeafood Cooking Recipes, Squid Food Recipes, How to cook SquidInfoPreparation Time : 15 minutesCooking Time : 20 minutes Serves : 4 |
DescriptionFried Squid is really tasty when you look into it. It tasted Chruncy and with its lemon sauce and the chilli it feels really perfect !! |
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Preparation
Ingredientsfor the flavoured mayonnaise 4 heaped tablespoons mayonnaise
2 fresh red chillies, deseeded and
finely chopped zest and juice of 1 lemon zest and
juice of 1 lime sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
sunflower oil
a small piece of potato,
peeled 600g/1lb 6oz squid,
cleaned, scored and
tentacles removed
200g/7oz seasoned flour 2 lemons or limes, for serving
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How Tos & Summary
Cooking Steps
First make your flavoured mayonnaise. Put the mayonnaise, chilli and lemon and lime zest into a bowl, mix together and add a good pinch of salt and pepper. Add all the lime juice and half the lemon juice, mix up and taste - you should have a nice creamy, zingy, slightly hot flavour going on. When you feel the citrus flavour is good and prominent, add a couple of extra squeezes of lemon juice so that when you dip your crispy hot squid into the mayonnaise it should balance to perfection.
Get yourself a sturdy, thick-bottomed pot, about 30cm/12 inches in diameter, and fill it with 4cm/11/2 inches of sunflower oil. Put the heat on high and chuck your small piece of potato into the oil. When the potato is golden, floating and frying this is a sign that your oil has reached around 180°C/350°F, the perfect temperature for deep-frying. Make sure you discard the potato. Toss your squid in the flour, shake off any excess and carefully place in your deep-fat fryer. You may have to do this in batches, depending on the size of your fryer. After 2 minutes, when the squid is crispy and golden, remove it using tongs or a slotted spoon and leave to drain on some kitchen paper. Season generously with sea salt, slice up at an angle and serve with your incredible mayo and 1/2 a lemon or lime each.
Summary
great combine with salad wine suggestion : British white - sparkling whiteAddThis
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Joined: 22-Oct-2008
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Tips
Aprons aren't just used to keep you clean when cooking. Some chefs wear them to protect their skin, so if they get splashed with hot water or oil, they can immediately pull the apron away.
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