Calamari Rings

 

Calamari is one of the simplest and fastest appetizers to make.  The great news is that you don't have to go out to eat to have an absolutely wonderful calamari starter.

 

Ingredients

1 lb. calamari rings soaked in milk for 3 hours

1/2 cup all-purpose flour

1 1/2 teaspoon salt

2 teaspoons garlic powder

2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes

Lemon wedges

2 cups cooking oil

 

Directions

Mix the flour, salt, garlic powder, and parsley flakes in a mixing bowl. Set aside after thoroughly mixing. In a skillet or deep frying pot, heat the cooking oil. Calamari milk should be drained. Immerse the calamari rings in the flour mix one at a time. Make absolutely sure the calamari ring is well covered in the mix.

Deep-fried coated calamari rings for 2 minutes in heated oil, just until the calamari turns light brown. Using a skimmer or strainer, remove the calamari from the skillet or cooking pot. Allow the extra oil to drop. Place the fried calamari on a platter to serve. With lemon slices, serve.