Salt and Pepper Calamari with Sweet and Sour Sauce

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Salt and Pepper Calamari with Sweet and Sour Sauce

Serve:	4
Preparation Time:	35mn
Cooking Time:	5-10mn
Author/Source:	Pascal Crausaz/Emeril Lagasse

Summary

• Serve: 4
• Preparation Time: 35mn
• Cooking Time: 5-10mn
• Author: Pascal Crausaz/Emeril Lagasse

Ingredients

• 1 lb of fresh cleaned squid, or thawed if frozen
• 2 cups buttermilk
• 1 teaspoon hot sauce
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
• 1 1/2 tablespoons freshly ground black pepper
• 6 cups vegetable oil, for frying
• Sweet and Sour Sauce
• Bayou Blast

Description

1. # Cut the body sacs of the squid into 1/2-inch rings and trim the tentacles as necessary.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the buttermilk with the hot sauce.
3. Place the squid pieces in the buttermilk mixture and marinate for 30 minutes.
4. In a separate bowl or baking dish, combine the flour with the cornstarch, salt, and pepper.
5. Heat the oil in a medium, heavy stockpot to 375 degrees F.
6. Drain the buttermilk from the squid and discard buttermilk.
7. Dredge the squid pieces in the flour mixture and shake off any excess flour.
8. Carefully slip the squid into the hot oil, and cook in batches, turning occasionally, just until the squid float to the surface of the oil and stop crackling, 1 to 2 minutes.The squid should just be turning a pale golden color when ready.
9. Using a slotted spoon, remove the calamari from the oil and drain on paper towels.
10. Season, to taste, with Bayou Blast and additional salt, if needed.
11. Serve hot with Sweet and Sour Sauce.