Calamari Fritti

Ingredients

• 6 servings canola oil for frying
• 1 large eggs 
• 2 cups flour all-purpose
• 6  basil leaves fresh chopped
• 6 servings lemon wedges for serving
• 1 cup milk 
• 2 teaspoons paprika 
• 6 servings sea salt and pepper black freshly ground
• 1 pound squid rings whole cleaned

Equipment

• food processor
• bowl
• paper towels
• pot
• slotted spoon
• pie form

Directions

1. Rinse the squid under cool water and pat dry with paper towels.
2. Cut the body of the squid into 1/2-inch rings and trim the tentacles as necessary.
3. Combine the milk, egg, and basil leaves in a bowl; mix with a fork until lightly beaten.
4. Put the prepared calamari in the milk mixture and stick it in the refrigerator while getting everything else set up; it fries better if marinated and chilled for about 15 minutes.
5. Pour about 2 inches of oil in a fryer or large, heavy pot and heat to 375 degrees F.
6. Mix the flour and paprika in a pie dish or plate; season with a fair amount of salt and pepper. Toss the calamari in the seasoned flour to coat. Fry for 1 to 3 minutes or until golden brown.
7. Drain on paper towels and salt, to taste. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the fried calamari to paper towels to drain.
8. Serve immediately with lemon wedges and dipping sauces.
9. cup mayonnaise
10. to 2 canned chipotle chile in adobo
11. garlic clove, coarsely chopped
12. /2 lemon, juiced
13. tablespoon chopped flat-leaf parsley
14. Pinch salt
15. Combine all ingredients in a food processor and blend for 1 minute to combine. Set aside to allow the flavors to marry.
16. Serve as a dipping sauce with fried calamari.