Crispy Squid with Capers
Elevate your seafood game with this delectable Crispy Squid with Capers recipe—a perfect balance of crunch, flavor, and zesty brightness. Tender squid rings and tentacles are lightly coated in a perfectly seasoned flour-cornstarch blend featuring paprika and garlic powder, then fried to crispy golden perfection. The addition of crispy, briny capers and a sprinkle of fresh parsley adds a delightful contrast in both texture and flavor, while a squeeze of fresh lemon ties it all together with a pop of acidity. Ready in just 25 minutes, this crowd-pleasing dish is ideal as an appetizer or light main course and is sure to impress at your next gathering. Dive into this simple yet elegant recipe for irresistible seafood heaven!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 g Fresh squid (cleaned, tubes and tentacles)
- 120 g All-purpose flour
- 60 g Cornstarch
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper
- 1 tsp Paprika
- 0.5 tsp Garlic powder
- 500 ml Vegetable oil (for frying)
- 3 tbsp Capers (drained and patted dry)
- 2 tbsp Parsley (chopped)
- 2 whole Lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
Rinse the cleaned squid under cold water and pat dry with a paper towel. Slice the squid tubes into rings about 1 cm thick, and keep the tentacles whole. Set aside.
In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
Heat the vegetable oil in a deep frying pan or skillet over medium-high heat until it reaches 180°C (350°F). You can test the temperature by dropping a small pinch of flour into the oil; it should sizzle immediately.
Lightly coat the squid rings and tentacles in the flour mixture, shaking off excess flour before frying.
Carefully drop the floured squid into the hot oil in small batches, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. Fry for 2–3 minutes until golden and crispy, then transfer to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
Once all the squid is fried, carefully add the capers to the hot oil and fry for about 30 seconds, or until crispy. Remove and drain on a paper towel.
Arrange the crispy squid on a serving platter, scatter the fried capers and chopped parsley on top, and serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side for squeezing over the dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5504 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 509.4 g | 653% | |
| Saturated Fat | 73.7 g | 368% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1165 mg | 388% | |
| Sodium | 3285 mg | 143% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 190.5 g | 69% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.7 g | 56% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.9 g | ||
| Protein | 94.4 g | 189% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 339 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 10.8 mg | 60% | |
| Potassium | 2159 mg | 46% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
