FRIED HAZELNUT-CRUSTED CALAMARI WITH SPICY TOMATO SAUCE
Servings: 4
Prep time: 0:10:00
Bake/Cook time: 0:15:00
Calories: 478
Fat: 30 grams
Protein: 35 grams
Carbohydrates: 21 grams
Fiber: 9 grams
Net Carbs: 12 grams
Sauce:
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, roughly chopped
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 1/3 cup controlled carb tomato sauce (such as Raos)
Calamari:
1 cup hazelnuts, chopped
2/3 cup Atkins Quick Quisine
TM Bake Mix
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 pound squid, cut into 1/2" rings
2 cups peanut oil for frying
salt
1 large lemon, cut into wedges for garnish
1. For sauce: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium
heat. Add parsley and red pepper flakes and saut for1
minute. Add tomato sauce and bring to a simmer. Cook,
stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes (sauce may be made
up to two days in advance).
2. In a food processor, process hazelnuts, bake mix and
cayenne until nuts are finely ground, about 1 minutes.
Transfer to a shallow bowl. Dredge calamari in mixture,
tapping to remove any excess, and set aside sauce and lemon wedges.
3. Heat oil in a deep sauce pot until temperature reaches
375F. Fry calamari in batches, 30 seconds per batch,
until firm and light golden. Transfer to a paper-towellined
plate to drain. Sprinkle with salt and serve with
Inexpensive and easy to cook, calamari (squid) can be bought
fresh and cleaned at the fish store, or frozen. Fry the calamari in
batches for the crispest results.
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