Crispy Almond Calamari

SpotX Wild Foods Recipe from Grant Dixon
Prep:30 minutes Cook:10minutes Difficulty:1

Ingrediants:

• 500 grams squid tubes.
• ½ cup plain flour.
• 60 grams chopped almonds.
• Ground black pepper.
• 1 cup dry breadcrumbs.
• 2 eggs.
• Olive oil.

Directions:

• Slice squid into rings 3-4mm wide.
• Combine flour and black pepper, to taste, on a shallow plate.
• Lightly beat eggs and store in a shallow bowl.
• Combine breadcrumbs and almonds in a third dish.
• Roll rings in flour, dip in egg.
• Coat thoroughly in breadcrumb and almond mixture.
• Place on a tray lined with non-stick baking paper.
• Refrigerate for 15-30 minutes to set.
• Heat enough oil in a large saucepan for shallow frying.
• Cook squid rings in small batches for 1-2 minutes.
• Drain on a paper towel.
• Serve immediately, garnished with Italian parsley.
• Sprinkle with a squeeze of lemon or lime juice.