Fried Cajun Calamari with Lemon Aioli Recipe

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Ingredients

• 12 Squid (cleaned / sliced)
• 3 cups Canola oil
• 2 cups Olive oil
• 5 tbl. Flour
• 5 tbl. Cajun seasoning
• 1 1/2 tbl. Dijon mustard
• 1 tbl. Garlic (crushed)
• 1/2 tbl. White pepper
• 1/2 tsp. Salt
• 2 Egg yolks
• 1/2 Bread slice (chopped / crusts removed)

Method

1. Mix the flour and cajun seasoning a bowl.
2. Add the calamari and coat well with the mixture.
3. Shake off any excess flour.
4. Heat a skillet with a little oil over a skillet.
5. Drop in the calamari and grill until they turn a light golden brown.
6. Drain off any excess oil with paper towels.
7. Mix the mustard, garlic, salt, pepper, bread, lemon zest and juice in a food processor until smooth.
8. While the machine continues to mix, add the oil and some water until a lighter consistency.
9. Place the grilled cajun calamari on a serving plate and drizzle with the lemon aioli.