Graham Cracker Deep Fried Calamari with Lemon Dipping Sauce

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Looking for a unique twist on calamari? Try this delicious recipe for graham cracker deep-fried calamari with a zesty lemon dipping sauce. The combination of crispy calamari coated in a sweet and crunchy graham cracker crust, paired with the tangy citrus flavors of the dipping sauce, creates a mouthwatering experience. This dish is perfect as an appetizer or a main course, sure to impress your guests with its unexpected flavors and textures. Get ready to indulge in a delightful blend of savory and sweet with a touch of acidity.

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Graham cracker deep fried calamari with lemon dipping sauce recipe details

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This seafood appetizer for the deep fryer has a sweet graham cracker coating. Served with tart lemon sauce? That’s a flavor winner.
Ready in: 20 mins

Ingredients

Serves: 4

• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
• 1 teaspoon drained capers, chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon red-pepper sauce
• 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
• 3/4 cup flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup buttermilk
• 1 pound cleaned squid bodies, cut into 1/4-inch rings
• 4 cups canola oil

Preparation method

Prep: 15 mins | Cook: 5 mins

1. Whisk mayonnaise with garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, capers, and red-pepper sauce in a bowl.
2. In a shallow pan, stir together graham crackers, flour, and salt. In a second shallow pan, place squid in buttermilk.
3. Heat oil to 360 degrees F in a deep fryer.
4. Drain squid from buttermilk, then dredge rings in graham cracker combination. Working in batches, drop into the hot oil and fry for 1 minute per batch.
5. Serve with lemon mayonnaise mixture for dipping.