Calamares a La Romana

Ingredients - Serves 4

• Lemon wedges - For serving
• Vegetable oil - For frying
• Milk - 1/2 cup
• Egg - 1, beaten
• Garlic powder - 1/2 teaspoon
• Paprika - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1 teaspoon
• All-purpose flour - 1 cup
• Squid - 1 pound, cleaned and cut into rings

Let's Get Started

1. In a shallow dish, combine the flour, salt, paprika, and garlic powder.
2. In another dish, whisk together the beaten egg and milk.
3. Dip the squid rings into the egg mixture, then coat them in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess.
4. Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan or skillet over medium-high heat.
5. Fry the squid rings in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per batch.
6. Remove the fried squid rings from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
7. Serve the Calamares a la Romana hot with lemon wedges for squeezing over the squid rings.

Dietary Info

• Dish Type: Appetizer
• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cook Time: 10 minutes
• Calories: 250
• Fat: 12g
• Carbs: 20g
• Protein: 15g
• Sodium: 500mg
• Sugar: 2g