Crisp-Fried Citrusy Calamari With Chilli Sauce

Good family meals...If you tend to think squid belongs in bait shops rather than kitchens, you might reconsider. Calamari, another name for squid, is a good choice for your healthy lifestyle, whether you're interested in losing weight or just making sure you give your body the nutrients it needs.

Serves 4

Vegetable oil, for deep-frying
500g squid rings, defrosted if frozen
75g cornflour
2 eggs
Finely grated rind and juice of 1 lime
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh coriander, plus extra to garnish
Lime wedges, to serve
8 tablespoons sweet chilli sauce
Salt and pepper

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1. Fill a large, deep heavy-based saucepan a third full with vegetable oil and heat to 180 - 190 C, or until a cube of bread browns in 30 seconds.

2. Drain the squid rings very well. Place the cornflour on a plate and season well with salt and pepper. Toss the calamari in the seasoned cornflour and place on a separate late.

3. Beat the eggs thoroughly in a bowl, then add the lime rind and coriander and beat again. Beat in 2 tablespoons of the seasoned cornflour. Dip the squid rings in the batter to coat, quickly add to the hot oil and deep-fry in 2 - 3 batches, depending on the size of the pan, for 3 - 4 minutes until golden and crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on kitchen paper. Meanwhile, mix the lime juice with the chilli sauce and place in a small serving bowl.

4. Serve the calamari hot, scattered with coriander to garnish, with lime wedges and the chilli sauce for dipping.




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Plain, uncooked calamari is exceptionally low in calories and fat. Sushi squid, without any additives, has a mere 26 calories per ounce, and less than half a gram of fat.

Calamari is a good source of protien. An ounce of plain squid offers 4.4 grams of protein, or about 9 percent of the daily value.

Calamari provides essential vitamins and minerals.