Sicilian Calamari

450g (1lb) Prepared squid, cut into rings
175g (6oz) Fresh white breadcrumbs
50g (2oz) Plain flour
Grated rind of 1 lemon
15ml (1 tablespoon) Chopped fresh parsley
Salt & pepper
2 Eggs, beaten
Sunflower oil for deep frying
Dip:
120ml (8 tablespoons) Plain fromage frais
5ml (1 teaspoon) Creamed horseradish
15ml (1 tablespoon) Capers, finely chopped

1

Mix together the breadcrumbs, flour, lemon rind, 5ml (1tspn) parsley and seasoning.

2

Dip the squid rings into the egg, then coat with the breadcrumb mixture.

3

Heat the oil in a large pan or deep fat fryer to 190°C/375°F. Fry the breaded squid for 2-3 minutes. Drain on absorbent kitchen paper.

4 To prepare the dip: Mix together the fromage frais, creamed horseradish, capers and remaining parsley.
5 Serve as a starter or party food
Serves 4
Nutritional Values per portion (approx)
380 Kilocalories 31g Protein 9g Fat 46g Carbohydrate 2g Fibre