Crispy Calamari

Ingredients

• 1 pound squid tubes and tentacles
• 1 egg
• 1 cup iced lemon juice
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• to taste cornmeal
• 3 tbsp salt
• 3 tbsp black pepper
• 2 quarts peanut
• 1 tbsp parsley
• 1 ½ tsp garlic

Steps

1. Rinse the squid thoroughly.
2. Pat dry.
3. Cut the tentacles in half lengthwise and the tubes into ½-inch rings.
4. Set aside.
5. Combine the parsley, garlic, salt, pepper, eggs, flour, and lemon juice.
6. Transfer to a large bowl.
7. Dredge the squid pieces in cornmeal, then in the wet mixture, then again in cornmeal.
8. Set aside.
9. Heat oil in a deep-fryer or cast-iron Dutch oven to 400°F.
10. Add the squid, 4 at a time.
11. Deep fry for 45 seconds to a minute.
12. Drain on a wire rack.
13. Repeat with remaining squid.
14. Sprinkle the calamari with some more kosher salt and freshly-ground black pepper.
15. Serve.