CRUMBED CALAMARI WITH TARTAR SAUCE

This free recipe makes deliciously crispy calamari and a tangy tartar sauce.

Ingredients

Calamari
125ml flour

salt and pepper to season
500g calamari rings or pieces, defrosted
2eggs, whisked
250ml fresh breadcrumbs
oil for shallow-frying
lemon wedges


Tartar Sauce
200ml mayonnaise
100ml sour cream
2 Tblsp capers, chopped

1 tsp chives, chopped
1 tsp parsley, chopped
1 garlic clove, crushed
30 - 45ml lemon juice
salt and pepper to taste


Method

Calamari
  • Season the flour with salt and pepper.
  • Dust the calamari with the flour, then dip into the eggs and  then into the breadcrumbs.
  • Ensure each piece is well coated with the crumbs.
  • Refrigerate for about 30 minutes.
  • Heat enough oil in a pan for shallow-frying and fry the calamari until done.
  • Serve immediately with tartar sauce, lemon wedges and chips or a side salad.
Tartar Sauce
  • Blend all ingredients together until smooth.
Serves 4

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