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Crispy fried calamari with lemon

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Squid rings are first coated in durum wheat semolina, then deep-fried in small batches in hot oil. Served crispy with a lemon wedge.

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Recipe from Emme17, Hippias, Alexmar983, adapted by Recette de cuisine ·

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Fried calamari is a classic dish in Mediterranean cuisine. It is made with fresh squid, coated in semolina, and quickly fried.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time30 min
  • Cook time10 min
  • Total40 min
  • DifficultyMedium
  • CostBudget
  • Cooking methodFrying
  • Estimated cost$3.70 $0.93 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 15, 2026.

Ingredients

4 people
  • $2.68
  • $0.53
  • $0.18
  • $0.03
  • $0.28

Prices from US supermarkets for 1 of 5 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. Clean the squid under cold water: separate the head from the body, remove the transparent cartilage, the internal organs, and the ink sac, then remove the fins and the skin.
  2. Keep the tentacles, remove the beak, then cut the body into regular rings. ≈ 8 min
  3. Thoroughly rinse and drain the rings for a few minutes, then dry them with paper towels. ≈ 2 min
  4. Heat the oil in a high-sided frying pan over medium heat, without letting it smoke. To check the temperature, drop a small piece of bread into the oil: it should sizzle.
  5. Place the rings in a plastic bag, shaking gently. Remove any excess semolina using a sieve. ≈ 3 min
  6. For a dough version, whisk the eggs and then dip the rings in them before passing them through the semolina.
  7. Fry the squid in small batches for a maximum of 4 to 5 minutes, turning them frequently, until they are golden brown and cooked through.
  8. Drain them with a skimmer onto paper towels. ≈ 2 min
  9. Season, add some lemon slices, and serve hot and crispy. ≈ 2 min

The bill

Crispy fried calamari with lemon

  • 400 g of fresh squid$2.68
  • 100 g of fine durum wheat semolina, or flour$0.53
  • Peanut oil or extra virgin olive oil, for frying$0.18
  • fine salt$0.03
  • 1 lemon$0.28

Total$3.70

that's $0.93 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

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Ingredients

  • 400 g of fresh squid
  • 100 g of fine durum wheat semolina, or flour
  • Peanut oil or extra virgin olive oil, for frying
  • fine salt
  • 1 lemon
  • egg, for a dough version (optional)

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