Crispy Fried Squid with Lemon and Parsley Rice

Ingredients

• 2 C (about 500 g) calamari tubes and tentacles
• 1 C (250 ml) cake flour
• 2 Tbsp (30 ml) cornflour
• 1 tsp (5 ml) paprika
• 1 tsp (5 ml) salt
• 1 tsp (5 ml) freshly milled pepper
• cooking oil, for deep-frying
• 2 lemons, cut into wedges
• parsley, for garnishing
• 1 C (250 ml) long-grain rice, cooked according to package instructions
• juice and zest of 1 lemon
• 3 Tbsp (45 ml) chopped flat-leaf parsley
• salt and pepper to taste
• Heat the oil for deep-frying.

Instructions

1. 1

   Combine the flours, paprika, salt and pepper. Coat the calamari with the flour mixture and fry in batches for about 2 minutes until golden and crispy. Place on paper towel and sprinkle with more freshly milled salt and pepper if needed.

2. 2

   Combine the cooked rice with the lemon juice, zest and parsley. Season well.

3. 3

   Pile the fried calamari onto a serving dish with lemon wedges and parsley and serve with the rice. Enjoy with a Greek salad.