Sardine Factory Famous Calamari Puffs Appetizer

Recipe courtesy Chef Bert Cutino

Show: Rachael Ray's Tasty TravelsEpisode: California Coast

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (5)

RECIPE
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Cook Time:
5 min
Level:
Intermediate
Yield:
4 servings (5 per person)

Times:

Prep: 25 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 5 min
Total:: 30 min

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Ingredients

Vegetable oil, for deep-frying
1 1/4 pounds squid, cleaned tubes only
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup scallions, finely chopped
1/4 cup grated Parmesan
1 egg
1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley leaves
1 teaspoon granulated garlic
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons panko (Japanese bread crumbs)
2 tablespoons superfine cracker meal
Lemon wedges, for serving
Chili Lime Salsa, recipe follows

Directions

Heat at least 4 inches of oil in a large heavy saucepan or Dutch oven or a deep-fryer to 350 degrees F. (Oil should not come more than halfway up the sides of the pan.)

Chop the squid fillets into small pieces and place in a medium bowl. Add the chopped onion, scallions, cheese, egg, parsley, garlic, salt and pepper and mix thoroughly. Add bread crumbs into the mixture and form into 1 1/2-ounce balls. Dredge the balls in the cracker meal and lay on a parchment paper-lined sheet pan to firm. Carefully drop squid balls into the fryer and fry until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Arrange them on a platter with lemon wedges and serve with the chili lime salsa on the side.

Chili Lime Salsa:

1 1/4 cups chili sauce

2 cups ketchup

1/2 cup horseradish cream

1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

2 ounces lime juice

1 1/2 teaspoons chopped garlic

1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Dash hot pepper sauce (recommended: Louisiana Gold)

Salt and freshly ground pepper

In a large bowl, mix chili sauce and ketchup together until well blended. Add the rest of the ingredients and mix thoroughly. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

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recipe Sardine Factory Famous Calamari Puffs Appetizer
cindy walnut, CA 12-24-2009
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Yummy
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I love this recipe. It is so easy to make and evertone loves it. I made it 6 times over the holidays for different parties... and they were a smash hit!Read more
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Leslie Conroe, TX 12-06-2009
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Loved it!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I used calamari as well as shrimp, and they turned out great! The chili lime salsa was one of the best I've had. Only... downer is the prep time.Read more
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Anonymous 08-10-2008
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the sauce is wonderful
Rated: 3 stars out of 5

The calamari puffs were just ordinary but the sauce is wonderful, I might try it with shrimp instead since others that... recomended the recipe used shrimp instead of calamari. Everyone raved about the sauce.Read more
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DENISE Acton, CA 12-10-2007
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Excellent Appetizer
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I also made these with shrimp. Took them to a football party and everyone wanted the recipe. The Chili Lime Sauce is also... wonderful. I huge party pleaser.Read more
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lorre chehalis, WA 06-07-2007
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excellent
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I had to substitute chopped prawns, since I had no calamari, but these were so good. I took them to a poker party and they... were well recieved. They were very easy to make.Read more