{Tender and crunchy, fresh calamari with a squeeze of lemon is the ultimate Sunday snack.}

Mmm, I know right? Nom nom nom.  Hic. What’s that? Oh Yes, of courshe you can has some.  Here you go, a plate special for you!  I love squid too, in all forms — stuffed, ceviche, stewed, but fried is still my favorite.  This recipe leaves the calamari tender and sweet on the inside and crisp and savory on the outside. I’m warning you; make extra because people will start flocking to your kitchen once they find out what kind of no good you’re up to.

{Just look at these tempting golden bits.}

Here is what you need:

1 lb fresh squids, washed and cut into rings
2 c plain bread crumbs
3/4 c flour
2 eggs
2 tb cream
1 lemon
1 ts salt
1 ts pepper
vegetable oil, to deep fry

{Rinse each piece inside and out and then drain.}

Combine flour, bread crumbs, salt and pepper in a large bowl.  Beat the eggs and cream together in a separate bowl and mix in the cut up squid.  Dredge the squid in the dry mixture using your hands so each piece is coated.  Heat about 5″ of oil until a test piece quickly bubbles to the top.  In about half cup batches fry the calamari for 2-3 minutes until golden, remove to paper towels to drain.

{Serve with lemon and tarter, cocktail, or marinara sauce and eat them up!}

{tags calamari recipe fresh squid}