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.

Calamares Fritos Con Salsa Alioli (fried Calamari With Alioli Sauce)

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

  1. In a bowl, mix the flour, salt, and black pepper.
  2. Dip the calamari rings into the beaten eggs, then coat them in the seasoned flour.
  3. 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.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, minced garlic, lemon juice, and salt to make the alioli sauce.
  5. 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