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Fried Sesame Calamari with Ponzu Aioli and Wasabi Cocktail Sauce

A favorite appetizer with a fresh, Asian flair

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Fried Sesame Calamari with Ponzu Aioli and Wasabi Cocktail Sauce

Summary

Yield
4 Servings

Ingredients

1 pound
whole squid, cleaned
   
canola oil, for frying
2 cups
all purpose flour
2 teaspoons
sesame seeds, toasted
   
sea salt, to taste
   
freshly ground black pepper, to taste
   
lemon wedges, for serving
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Ponzu Aioli
1 cup
mayonnaise
1⁄2  
lemon, juiced
1 tablespoon
soy sauce
1 tablespoon
green onion, chopped
1  
garlic clove, finely minced
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Wasabi Cocktail Sauce
1 cup
chili sauce
2 tablespoons
freshly squeeze lemon juice
1 tablespoon
prepared wasabi or horseradish
1⁄4 teaspoon
worchestershire sauce

Instructions

Calamari

  1. Rinse the squid under cool water and pat dry with paper towels.
  2. Cut the body of the squid into 1/2" rings and trim the tentacles as necessary.
  3. Chill in the refrigerator at least 15 minutes, the squid will fry better.
  4. Pour about 2" of oil in a fryer or large heavy pot and heat to 375°.
  5. Mix the flour and sesame seeds in a pie dish or plate; season with a fair amount of salt and pepper. (Taste the flour mix. If you cannot detect the seasoning of salt and pepper, add more).
  6. Toss the calamari in the seasoned flour to coat.
  7. Be sure to push in the flour to ensure a good coating.
  8. Dry for 1-3 minutes or until golden brown.
  9. Using a slotted spoon transfer the fried calamari to paper towels to drain.
  10. Drain on paper towels and salt to taste.
  11. Serve immediately with lemon wedges and dipping sauces.

Ponzu Aioli

  1. Combine all the ingredients and set aside to allow the flavors to marry.

Wasabi Cocktail Sauce

  1. Combine ingredients and refrigerate.

RECIPE TAGS

  • Appetizers & Snacks
  • Fish & Seafood

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