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Fried Calamari With Spicy Anchovy Mayonnaise

Make Fried Calamari With Spicy Anchovy Mayonnaise at home with Jarred Mayonnaise, Anchovy Fillets, Lemon Juice, Parsley, and Cayenne. Serves 1. Scale it up or down for the number of people at the table.

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup
• 4
• 2 tbsp
• 1 tbsp
• 1/2 tsp
• 1 lb
• 4 cup
• 1 cup
• 1 cup
• 1 tsp

Method (preview)

1. 1

   In a food processor, combine the mayonnaise, anchovies, lemon juice, parsley an d cayenne.

2. 2

   Blend until smooth.

3. 3

   Transfer the sauce to a bowl and refrigerate, co vered tightly, for up to 2 days, until ready to serve.

4. 4

   Cut the squid into 1/3-inch rings. If the tentacles are large, halve or quarter them lengthwise. Refrigerate until ready to use.

5. 5

   , heat the oil to 360 degrees.

6. 6

   In a shallow bowl, combine the flour and graham cracker crumbs.

7. 7

   Toss 1/3 of the squid in the flour mixture to coat evenly.

8. 8

   Shake the squid in a mesh strainer to shed extra coating.

9. 9

   Using tongs or a slotted spoon, gently lower each batch of calamari into the hot oil and fry until golden brown, about 2 minutes.

10. 10

    Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.

11. 11

    Sprinkle with salt.

12. 12

    Check your oil temperature and repeat with remaining c alamari.

13. 13

    Serve hot with chilled anchovy mayonnaise. (Adapted from a recipe in the Union Square Cafe Cookbook, by Michael Romano & D anny Meyer)