Calamari doré

By es123

Ingredients

• 12 calamari filets -cleaned
• (You can lightly score them to prevent curling)
• 1 lemon (zest & juice)
• 2 cups flour
• 1 tsp. fresh parsley- washed well and finely chopped
• salt and pepper- to taste
• 2 eggs
• 2 tblsp. water
• olive oil
• 2 tblsp. butter

Preparation

Step 1

Grate two tablespoons of lemon zest and place it in a bowl. Mix in the flour, parsley, salt & pepper. Prepare an egg batter in aseparate mixing bowl by beating eggs with 2 tablespoons of water. Dip squid in the flour mixture, then into egg, back into the flour and into the egg once more.

In a non-stick skillet set over a high heat, add the olive oil and butter. When it's hot, add 3 or 4 filets at a time. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes on each side, no more. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the filets and serve.