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 |