Calamari

"Premium" Calamari Tubes & Tentacles

The perfect "premium" Calamari for your seafood menu! Calamari Rings & Tentacles are harvested with only the best U.S. domestic squid found in America’s North Atlantic waters. They are fully cleaned and conveniently packed in 2.5 Lb.bags, this top quality Rhode Island, USA - East Coast "Illex Squid" is an ideal item for any meal.

Features:

Rings & Tentacles
Frozen
Product of U.S.A.
2.5 lb. Packages
Ship Within Continental U.S.A. Only

Recipe:

Fried Squid
Vegetable oil for deep frying
4 lbs (1800 g) small squid or calamari, cleaned and cut into 1/2 inch (1 cm) thick rings
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 cup (250 ml) flour
3 lemons, cut lengthwise into wedges

In a heavy 10 to 12 inch (25 to 30 cm) skillet, heat 1 to 2 inches (2 to 5 cm) of oil until hot but not smoking, or until it reaches a temperature of 375 F (190 C) on a deep-frying thermometer. Wash the squid under cold running water and pat them completely dry with paper towels. Sprinkle the squid liberally with salt and pepper. Pour the flour into a shallow bowl (a pie plate is perfect) and drop the squid into the flour, a small handful at a time. Toss to coat thoroughly and shake the squid in a small sieve held over the flour to remove the excess. Drop the squid into the hot oil (CAREFULLY) and fry for about 2 minutes, until they turn a light golden brown. As each batch is done, transfer them with a slotted spoon to a baking sheet covered with two or three layers of paper towels, and keep warm in a preheated 200F (90C) oven while you fry the remaining batches. Mound the squid on a heated platter and garnish with the lemon wedges. Serves 6 to 8 as an appetizer, 4 to 6 as a main dish.

Calamari