Battered Calamari with a Homemade Tartare Sauce
Lightly battered and fried calamari with a homemade tartare sauce and a wedge of lemon
Preparation and method
Preparation:
- Defrost the squid
- Cut the capers into 5mm dice
- Cut the gherkins into 5mm dice
Method:
- Pre-heat the fryer to 180°C
- Open up the squid & carefully score with a sharp knife then soak in the milk for a few mins
- Mix the diced gherkin & capers with the mayo - add salt & pepper & a squeeze of lemon if desired
- Remove the squid from the milk and dust all over with the flour
- Place in the fryer and cook for 2 mins or until the squid is nicely golden - drain
- Decorate your chosen plate with the tartare sauce mix & add the fried calamari. Serve with a wedge of lemon