Calamares Fritos A La Canaria (canarian Style Fried Calamari)
Calamares Fritos a la Canaria, or Canarian Style Fried Calamari, is a popular dish in the Canary Islands, known for its delicious flavors and crispy texture. This recipe is a perfect appetizer or main course for seafood lovers.
Ingredients
- 1 lb fresh calamari, cleaned and sliced into rings
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 cups vegetable oil for frying
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix the flour, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Coat the calamari rings in the seasoned flour mixture.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Fry the coated calamari rings in batches for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown.
- Remove the fried calamari and drain on paper towels.
- Serve hot with lemon wedges.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 15 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 10 minutes
- Total time:
- 25 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 250 per serving
- Protein
- 20g
- Carbohydrates
- 15g
- Fat
- 12g
Supplies
Large skillet Bowl Tongs Paper towels
Tools
Knife Cutting board
Serving suggestions
Serve the Calamares Fritos a la Canaria with a side of aioli or garlic mayonnaise for dipping.
Tips & tricks
Make sure the oil is hot enough before frying the calamari to achieve a crispy texture.
Cost
$10