Pan Fried Calamari Rings Recipes

PAN-FRIED CALAMARI RINGS

Steps:

• Mix together flour, cayenne and salt in a medium-sized bowl.
• Feel free to add other ingredients to the flour mix if you want--any herbs or zests (like lemon) would be great.
• Put 3 eggs in a bowl (cracked, of course!) and beat lightly.
• Place panko on a plate.
• Start heating oil to med-high heat in medium-large pan on stovetop.
• Dip a few thawed calamari rings into the flour.
• Toss till coated.
• Dip flour-coated rings into the egg mixture.
• Toss flour- and egg-coated rings with Panko.
• (An easy way to do this is to have the panko in a plastic ziploc bag--and toss.) Shake off excess panko and put in preheated oil on stovetop.
• Don't crowd the pan!
• Allowing enough space between rings will ensure that they all cook evenly.
• Pan fry till panko is golden and calamari is tender.
• Don't overcook---overcooked calamari tastes like rubber!
• Serve with dipping sauces of your choice; I like Mean's Aioli (#54833).
• Enjoy.
• And then go for a run or take a nap.
• (This makes 4 servings for an appetizer, if you are looking for a substantial appy, or maybe 2-3 servings for a full meal. This is a FILLING dish).

PANKO FRIED CALAMARI

Steps:

• Preheat the deep fryer to 375 degrees F.
• Whisk the egg whites and flour together until smooth. Dip the calamari rings into the egg white batter. Toss calamari rings in the panko, 1 piece at a time.
• In a deep fryer set at high temperature, fry the panko-coated calamari until golden, about 2 minutes. Season with kosher salt and serve immediately.
• Bring a pot of water to a boil and blanch the lotus root for 20 seconds. Refresh in cold water.
• Add lotus root, julienned papaya, orange juice, Thai chile and kosher salt. Mix well.
• Let stand for 15 minutes before serving.
• Yield: 2 cups

DEEP-FRIED CALAMARI RINGS

Steps:

• Stir flour, 2 teaspoons salt, paprika, and black pepper together in a shallow bowl.
• Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Press calamari rings into the flour mixture until evenly coated, shaking off excess flour.
• Working in batches, fry calamari rings in the hot oil until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer cooked calamari to a paper towel-lined plate; sprinkle with salt. Serve calamari with cocktail and lemon wedges.