Name: Salt and Pepper Calamari recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 500 g squid rings; 1/2 cup plain flour; 1 egg; 1/4 cup milk; 200 g dried breadcrumbs; 2 tsp sea salt; 1 tsp Szechuan pepper pepper; 1/2 tsp black peppercorns; 1 L vegetable oil

by Jupiter63 Last updated on 09/18/2020

This classic calamari recipe, is absolutely delicious and easy to make. With a crispy, crunchy coating that is lightly fried this salt and pepper seasoning makes perfectly tender calamari dish. - Jupiter63

Ingredients

500 g squid rings
1/2 cup plain flour
1 egg
1/4 cup milk
200 g dried breadcrumbs
2 tsp sea salt
1 tsp Szechuan pepper pepper
1/2 tsp black peppercorns
1 L vegetable oil

Method

Step 1

Preheat oven to 150C.
Step 2

Lightly dust calamari with flour, shaking off any excess. Dip calamari into the combined egg and milk.
Step 3

Combine the breadcrumbs, sea salt and pepper in a shallow bowl and coat calamari in this mixture. Transfer to a plate and place in the fridge for 20 minutes.
Step 4

Heat oil in a saucepan and deep fry calamari in batches until golden brown. Drain on paper towels and keep warm in oven.
Step 5

Serve with sweet chilli sauce.