Fried Calamari with Roasted Garlic and Lime Aïoli

Dairy Free
Health score
34%
Fried Calamari with Roasted Garlic and Lime Aïoli
45 min.
6
417kcal

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Indulge in the irresistible delight of Fried Calamari with Roasted Garlic and Lime Aïoli—a dish that's perfect for elevating your next gathering or simply treating yourself to a delicious starter. This dairy-free recipe features tender, crispy calamari that is easy to prepare and full of flavor. The combination of fresh ingredients and robust flavors ensures that each bite is a delightful experience.

Your culinary adventure begins with thawed calamari, cut into perfectly sized rings for frying. A light dredging in seasoned flour creates a golden, crunchy exterior that contrasts beautifully with the tender squid inside. As the calamari simmers away in hot peanut oil, the aroma fills the kitchen, teasing your taste buds and building anticipation.

The crowning glory of this dish is the Roasted Garlic and Lime Aïoli—a creamy, zesty dip that complements the crispy calamari flawlessly. The bright notes of lime and the mellow richness of roasted garlic create a flavor explosion that will have everyone coming back for more. Serving your Fried Calamari with this delectable aïoli transforms a simple appetizer into a gourmet experience.

This recipe is not only quick to prepare, making it ideal for entertaining, but it also blends beautifully into various occasions—whether it's an antipasto platter, a casual snack, or an elegant appetizer. Ready to impress your guests or to savor a restaurant-quality dish at home? Dive into the delightful world of fried calamari!

Ingredients

  • 2.5 pound calamari frozen thawed cleaned (tubes and tentacles)
  • 1.5 cups flour all-purpose
  • servings vegetable oil; peanut oil preferred 
  • teaspoon pepper freshly ground
  • servings roasted garlic and lime aïoli 
  • teaspoon salt 

Equipment

  • paper towels
  • dutch oven

Directions

  1. Cut calamari tubes into 1/4-inch-thick rings; pat dry with paper towels.
  2. Combine flour, salt, and pepper in a shallow dish. Dredge rings and tentacles, in batches, in flour mixture.
  3. Pour oil to depth of 2 inches into a Dutch oven; heat to 36
  4. Fry calamari, in batches, 2 minutes or until golden; drain on paper towels.
  5. Serve immediately with Roasted Garlic and Lime Aoli.
  6. Note: You can use frozen and sliced squid packaged without tentacles.

Nutrition Facts

Calories417kcal
Protein32.31%
Fat37.4%
Carbs30.29%

Properties

Glycemic Index
22.83
Glycemic Load
17.57
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
24.755217510721%

Flavonoids

Kaempferol
0.01mg
Myricetin
0.05mg
Quercetin
0.05mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:416.69kcal
20.83%
Fat:16.94g
26.06%
Saturated Fat:3.1g
19.36%
Carbohydrates:30.87g
10.29%
Net Carbohydrates:29.88g
10.87%
Sugar:0.12g
0.13%
Cholesterol:440.36mg
146.79%
Sodium:471.94mg
20.52%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:32.94g
65.87%
Copper:3.63mg
181.54%
Selenium:95.71µg
136.73%
Vitamin B2:0.94mg
55.11%
Phosphorus:456.55mg
45.65%
Vitamin B12:2.46µg
40.95%
Vitamin B3:5.99mg
29.95%
Vitamin E:4.49mg
29.94%
Zinc:3.15mg
21.01%
Vitamin B1:0.29mg
19.3%
Manganese:0.37mg
18.65%
Magnesium:70.57mg
17.64%
Folate:66.78µg
16.7%
Iron:2.83mg
15.7%
Potassium:514.91mg
14.71%
Vitamin C:9.82mg
11.9%
Vitamin B5:1.1mg
11.04%
Vitamin B6:0.16mg
7.89%
Calcium:72.31mg
7.23%
Fiber:0.99g
3.96%
Vitamin A:64.46IU
1.29%
Source:My Recipes