 Fresh and delicious, straight out of the pan, crispy squid Crispy Chilli Squid
Although happy to eat calamari in a restaurant, we can be wary of cooking squid; it’s unfamiliar and quite expensive. But it is very easy, there are two rules: fast or slow, but nothing in between. If you cook it fast and hot, deep fried, you get that lovely chewy texture with a crisp coating and a subtle flavour. If you have a good fishmonger, you can get fresh Cornish squid, which is sustainable and low environmental impact. Tastes great and good for the planet, how can you get better than that? Just watch out with the frying – the squid can spit in the hot oil, so I use a splatter shield on my frying pan, as I don’t have a deep fat fryer. Serves 2 as a light lunch Timings: 10 minutes preparation, 5 minutes cooking
Clean up the squid, removing any membranes. Dip the squid into the egg and then into the breadcrumbs, patting them on. Place the pieces on a baking tray to dry slightly – they can be left like this for an hour or so. Heat up the oil. I use a deep sided frying pan and have about ½ cm oil in it – you need to get all the pieces of squid in one layer if possible. If you are cooking for more people, then cook in batches and keep the cooked squid in a warm oven until the final batch is done. When the oil is shimmering, add the spring onions and chilli pieces, stir, then add the squid. Add the rings first, give them a minute and turn them over, then add the more tender tentacles. Fry for another 2-3 minutes turning the pieces over and watching out for the spitting oil. Scoop out onto kitchen paper and serve straight away with some nice bread, garlic mayonnaise, a lemon quarter to squeeze over and a simple green salad.
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22/9/2022 09:04:12 am
31/12/2023 06:07:09 pm
Wow, I tried making this Crispy Chilli Squid recipe, and it was a game-changer! Cooking squid at home seemed intimidating at first, but following this recipe made it so easy. The squid turned out perfectly crispy on the outside and wonderfully tender on the inside. I loved the touch of heat from the chilli and the freshness from the spring onions. The garlic mayonnaise and lemon quarters added the perfect finishing touch. It's now become one of my go-to recipes for a quick and impressive meal. Thanks for sharing this delightful recipe! 31/12/2023 06:08:35 pm
Wow, just tried making this Crispy Chilli Squid recipe, and it's a game-changer! I was a bit intimidated by cooking squid at home, but the fast and hot method worked like a charm. The squid turned out perfectly chewy with that delightful crispy coating. I managed to get fresh Cornish squid from my local fishmonger, and it made all the difference. The spatter shield tip saved me from any hot oil surprises. Served it up with garlic mayonnaise, a squeeze of lemon, and a simple salad - absolute perfection! Can't believe how quick and easy it was. This recipe is definitely a keeper for impressing guests or just treating yourself to a gourmet lunch. Thanks for sharing! Leave a Reply. |
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