Calamari Special Food

CALAMARI

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This is a delicious, very easy, quick but moderately expensive recipe. Everyone I've ever fixed it for absolutely loves it!

Provided by bluebayou

Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian

Time 20m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

3 cups vegetable oil
¼ cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
12 squid, cleaned and sliced into rings
1 lemon - cut into wedges, for garnish

Steps:

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 and black 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. Serve with wedges of lemon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 641.9 calories, Carbohydrate 5.2 g, Cholesterol 111.8 mg, Fat 66.7 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 8.7 g, Sodium 254.1 mg

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