Garlic Parmesan Calamari
- 500g squid rings
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1 cup cornstarch
- cooking oil for frying
- 3 tbsp butter
- 5 cloves garlic minced
- 1.5 tbsp grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp mayo + 1 tsp hot sauce (optional dipping sauce)
- In a large bowl, combine your squid, garlic powder, paprika, salt, pepper, egg, and flour. Mix well.
- Set aside for 15 minutes.
- Dredge each squid ring in cornstarch.
- Fry in hot oil until brown.
- To make the sauce, combine butter and minced garlic in a small pan and cook for 30 seconds. Add the grated parmesan cheese and mix well.
- Pour over the calamari and mix well to coat.
- Serve with hot sauce-mayo sauce.