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Calmar frit (kalmar frir)

Squid rings coated in garlic and lime-scented flour, then fried until golden, crispy outside and tender inside. A very popular seaside snack, served hot with lime wedges.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Spices & seasoning

Instructions

  1. Rinse the squid, cut the bodies into 1 cm rings and the tentacles into pieces, then dry them well in a tea towel.
  2. In a bowl, mix the flour, finely chopped garlic, chilli, salt, pepper and the lime zest.
  3. Dredge the squid pieces in the seasoned flour and shake off the excess.
  4. Heat the oil to 180 °C in a deep pan, then drop the squid in small batches for 2 to 3 minutes until golden.
  5. Drain on paper towels and salt them straight away.
  6. Serve hot with lime wedges.

Variations and tips

Oven version. Toss the squid in a little oil and bake at 220 °C for 12 minutes, turning halfway through.

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