RECIPE

Paprika Crumbed Calamari

Name: Paprika Crumbed Calamari
Cook time: 10 Mins
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 500g fresh calamari, cut into 1 cm thick rings; ¾ cup plain flour; 1 tbsp. smoked paprika; Salt and pepper, to taste; 2 eggs, whisked; 2 cups panko breadcrumbs; 1 tbsp. MasterFoods™ Professional Paprika Ground; Vegetable oil for deep frying; ⅓ cup MasterFoods™ Professional Thousand Island Dressing; Lemon wedges and green salad, to serve

TIME

10 Mins

INGREDIENTS

10 items

MAKES

6 servings

Looking for a great light meal option to go with the sweet & tangy thousand island dressing? Try these crunchy spiced calamari rings, they are full of flavour and easy to prepare.

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INGREDIENTS

500g fresh calamari, cut into 1 cm thick rings
¾ cup plain flour
1 tbsp. smoked paprika
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 eggs, whisked
2 cups panko breadcrumbs
1 tbsp. MasterFoods™ Professional Paprika Ground
Vegetable oil for deep frying
⅓ cup MasterFoods™ Professional Thousand Island Dressing
Lemon wedges and green salad, to serve

PRODUCTS USED

MasterFoods Professional Gluten Free Thousand Island Dressing 2.5kg

1
Heat the oil in wok or deep pan ready for frying and pre-heat oven to 150°C. Add the smoked paprika the flour and season with salt and pepper.
2
Set up a dredging station with seasoned flour, eggs, and panko breadcrumbs alongside each other. Add calamari rings a few at a time first into the flour, then the egg, then the breadcrumbs, shaking off the excess.
3
Fry rings in batches for 2-3 minutes until golden, then transfer to a wire rack set over a baking tray. Sprinkle over paprika and place in the oven to keep warm until all rings are cooked.
4
Serve with lemon wedges, fresh green salad and Thousand Island dressing on the side.

1
To save time the coating and prep can be done in advance and chilled until ready to cook.
2
Also great with MasterFoods™ Professional Tartare Sauce or MasterFoods™ Professional Sweet Thai Chilli Sauce.