Calamares Fritos
Light, crisp squid rings with a squeeze of lemon, the classic beach bar plate.
- Time25 mins
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £1.39 a head
- Oven180°C (160°C fan)
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Pat the squid very dry with kitchen paper.
- 2
Mix the flour, cornflour, paprika and salt in a bowl. Toss the squid in it until coated, shaking off the excess.
- 3
Heat the oil in a deep pan to 180°C (160°C fan), or until a pinch of flour sizzles at once.
- 4
Fry the squid in 3 batches for 2 minutes, until pale gold. Do not overcook or it turns rubbery.
2 min - 5
Drain on kitchen paper, season with a little more salt and serve at once with lemon.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.