Herbed Habanero Dip For Calamari Recipes

SPICY HABANERO DIPPING SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine the malt vinegar, soy sauce, water, and sugar together in a small saucepan over high heat; bring to a boil, and immediately remove from heat.
• Combine the garlic, cilantro, and habanero pepper together in a bowl; pour the malt vinegar mixture over the garlic mixture, and allow to steep for 5 minutes before serving.

SQUID INK CALAMARI RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Make the calamari: In a large bowl, toss the calamari with the lemon juice. Let sit for 30 minutes to help tenderize the calamari.
• While the calamari tenderizes, make the aioli: In a medium bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, garlic, white wine vinegar, lemon juice, squid ink, and salt until smooth. Transfer to a serving bowl and chill until ready to serve.
• In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, salt, pepper, activated charcoal, black sesame seeds, and smoked paprika.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together the buttermilk and squid ink until fully combined.
• Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium-high heat until it reaches 375°F (190°C).
• Working in batches, transfer the calamari to the flour mixture and toss to coat. Transfer to the buttermilk mixture, toss to coat, then return to the flour mixture and toss until fully coated.
• Immediately transfer the calamari to the hot oil and fry for 2-3 minutes, until crispy. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Repeat with the remaining calamari.
• Transfer the calamari to a serving platter. Sprinkle with the parsley and garnish with lemon wedges. Top the aioli with more black sesame seeds and serve alongside.
• Enjoy!

CALAMARI

Steps:

• Preheat oil in a heavy, deep frying pan or pot. Oil should be heated to 365 degrees F (180 degrees C).
• In a medium size mixing bowl mix together flour, salt, oregano and black pepper. Dredge squid through flour and spice mixture.
• Place squid in oil for 2 to 3 minutes or until light brown. Beware of overcooking, squid will be tough if overcooked. Dry squid on paper towels. Serve with wedges of lemon.

FIVE-SPICE CALAMARI WITH DIPPING SAUCE

Steps:

• For dipping sauce:
• Combine all ingredients except mayonnaise in processor. Blend well. Transfer to bowl. Stir in mayonnaise. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Whisk before serving.)
• For calamari:
• Pour oil to depth of 3 inches in heavy large pot. Heat to 350°F. Whisk next 4 ingredients in large bowl to blend. Pour buttermilk into another large bowl. Add calamari to buttermilk. Working in batches, remove calamari; dredge in flour mixture. Fry until just crisp, about 2 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer to paper-towel-lined plate to drain. Serve warm with sauce.
• *Available in the Asian foods section of many supermarkets.
• **A blend of ground anise, cinnamon, star anise, cloves and ginger available in the spice section of most supermarkets.

SPICY GARLICKY CALAMARI

Steps:

• For Calamari:.
• Put sliced squid in the eggs, drain excess eggs and put into seasoned flour.
• Shake off excess flour and deep fry until brown and tender.
• In a heated sauté pan, sauté garlic, pepper, and cilantro and add fried squid. Seasoning as needed.
• Served with sliced lemons and/or Sweet Garlic Sauce.
• Garlic Sauce:.
• Combine water and vinegar and bring to a boil.
• Add the brown sugar, garlic, chili garlic paste, salt into the heated liquid and allow to simmer.
• Thicken with the cornstarch slurry.
• Serve with fried item.

HERBED HABANERO DIP FOR CALAMARI

Steps:

• Blend all ingredients in food processor, serve chilled.