INGREDIENTS
3 cups vegetable oil
¼ cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
12 squid, cleaned and sliced into rings
1 lemon – cut into wedges, for garnish
DIRECTIONS
Step 1
Preheat oil in a heavy, deep frying pan or pot. Oil should be heated to 365 degrees F (180 degrees C).
Step 2
In a medium size mixing bowl mix together flour, salt, oregano and black pepper. Dredge squid through flour and spice mixture.
Step 3
Place squid in oil for 2 to 3 minutes or until light brown. Beware of overcooking, squid will be tough if overcooked. Dry squid on paper towels. Serve with wedges of lemon.
PAIRINGS
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- Champagne or Cava
- New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc
- Pislner
- Summer Ale