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+ Crispy Fried Calamari
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Ingredients
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+ - Canola oil for frying
+ - 1 pound clean squid bodies cut in 1/4 inch rings and dried with a paper towel
+ - 2 cups flour
+ - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
+ - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
+ - 1/8 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
+ - 1 lemon cut into wedges
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Preparation
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+ - 1In a large pot or dutch oven add three inches of oil and bring to 350 degrees.
+ - Add the flour, salt, garlic powder and pepper to a large bowl and stir to combine.
+ - Toss the squid pieces in the flour then into the hot oil.
+ - Fry the squid for 1-2 minutes. You want the color to stay pale like in the pictures.
+ - Remove to a cookie sheet to drain (do not add paper towels as it will steam the calamari and make it soft.)
+ - Serve with lemon wedges.
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