Recipe courtesy of Food Network
Fried Calamari with Tuna and Caper Mayonnaise
- Level: Easy
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 10 servings
- Calories
- 284
- Total Fat
- 16
- Saturated Fat
- 2
- Carbohydrates
- 21
- Dietary Fiber
- 1
- Sugar
- 0
- Protein
- 13
- Cholesterol
- 141
- Sodium
- 250
Ingredients
Tuna and Caper Mayonnaise:
2 egg yolks*
8 ounces extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper
Splash white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons rinsed capers
1 can tuna, mashed
Fried Calamari:
2 cups vegetable oil
2 cups all purpose flour
Salt
Cayenne pepper
1 pound calamari rings
Directions
- TUNA AND CAPER MAYONNAISE:
- In a blender add 2 egg yolks, blend. While the motor is running, slowly add 8 ounces olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add the white wine vinegar, and capers. Pulse quickly. Transfer the mayonnaise to a mixing bowl and add 1 mashed, tuna.
- Mix together and transfer to a mixing bowl. Refrigerate until needed.
- FRIED CALAMARI:
- In a large pot heat oil to 350 degrees. Next, mix together flour, salt and cayenne pepper. Coat the calamari rings in the flour and fry until golden brown, about 30 seconds. Drain on paper towels. Serve hot with the caper mayonnaise.