Calamares Fritos Con Salsa Alioli (fried Calamari With Alioli Sauce)
Calamares Fritos con Salsa Alioli, or Fried Calamari with Alioli Sauce, is a popular dish in Aragonese cuisine. The crispy and tender calamari paired with the creamy and garlicky alioli sauce makes for a delightful appetizer or main course.
Ingredients
- 1 lb fresh calamari, cleaned and sliced into rings
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 2 cups vegetable oil for frying
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix the flour, salt, and black pepper.
- Dip the calamari rings into the beaten eggs, then coat them in the seasoned flour.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Fry the calamari in batches until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per batch. Drain on paper towels.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, minced garlic, lemon juice, and salt to make the alioli sauce.
- Serve the fried calamari with the alioli sauce on the side for dipping.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 10 minutes
- Total time:
- 30 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 320
- Carbohydrates
- 20g
- Protein
- 25g
- Fat
- 15g
Supplies
Frying pan Tongs Paper towels
Tools
Whisk Bowl
Serving suggestions
Serve the Calamares Fritos con Salsa Alioli with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice and a sprinkle of chopped parsley.
Tips & tricks
For extra flavor, add a pinch of smoked paprika to the seasoned flour for the calamari.
Cost
$15