Salt And Pepper-Fried Squid

By á-170456

Ingredients

• 1 pound baby or medium squid (tentacles optional), skinned, cleaned
• Vegetable oil for deep-frying
• 2 tablespoons coarse sea salt
• 1 tablespoon freshly-ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup cornstarch
• 1 limes - (to 2) cut crosswise
• into 8 wedges

Preparation

Step 1

Slice clean, dry squid into 1/8-inch rings. If using medium-size squid, cut open squid and make a light crisscross pattern on the outside with a paring knife, then cut into approximately 1-inch pieces.

Heat oil in wok over medium heat to about 375 degrees. Mix salt, pepper, and cornstarch in a plastic bag. Add the squid, seal the bag, and shake it to coat each piece evenly. Put a few squid pieces at a time in the palm of your hand and shake off the excess cornstarch mix.

Working in batches, deep-fry the squid until the rings turn golden and crisp, about 1 minute, or if using 1-inch square pieces, until they curl up and crisp, about 1 minute. Drain on paper towels and serve with lime wedges on the side.

This recipe yields ?? servings.