Spicy Fried Calamari With Lemon Aioli

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I'd been looking for a good spicy calamari recipe for some time when i stumbled across this recipe from the global gourmet. it's wooooonderful.

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Steps

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For the calamari place the flour and cajun spice mix in a large bowl and mix.

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Add the squid and turn until all the pieces are thoroughly coated.

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Shake off the excess mixture.

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In a large , heavy pot or deep-fryer over medium heat , heat the oil to 375f or until almost smoking.

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Fry the squid for 2 to 3 minutes , or until a light golden brown.

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Using a slotted spoon , transfer to paper towels to drain.

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Serve immediately with lemon or lime wedges and lemon aioli.

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For the lemon aioli place the zest , juice , mustard , garlic , egg yolks , pepper , salt , and bread in a blender or food processor and puree to a smooth paste.

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With the machine running , drizzle in the oil.

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If the aioli appears too thick , add 2 tablespoons of water at a time to adjust the consistency.

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Store in an airtight jar in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

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Ingredients

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all-purpose flour, cajun seasoning, squid, canola oil, lemon wedges, dijon mustard, garlic, egg yolks, white pepper, salt, white bread, olive oil, ice water