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FRIED CALAMARI WITH AIOLI
AIOLI: 1 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup sour cream 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leafed parsley leaves 1 teaspoon minced garlic salt and pepper CALAMARI: 24 Ritz crackers (about 3 ounces) 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon sugar 1 pound small squid, cleaned Approximately 5 cups vegetable oil for deep-frying TO SERVE: lemon wedges
TO MAKE AIOLI: In a small bowl stir together mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, parsley, and garlic until combined well and season with salt and pepper. Aioli may be made 2 days ahead and chilled, covered.
TO MAKE CALAMARI: In a food processor pulse crackers with flour, salt, and sugar until finely ground and transfer to a bowl.
Cut flaps from squid sacs if attached. Cut sacs into 1/4-inch-thick rings. Pat squid dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
In a 3-quart heavy kettle heat 2-inches oil over moderate heat until a deep-fat thermometer registers 375 degrees.
While oil is heating, toss squid in flour mixture to coat, shaking off excess. Fry squid in small batches, turning, until golden and crisp, about 1 minute, transferring with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain. Make sure oil returns to 375 degrees F (190C) between batches.
TO SERVE: Serve squid with Aioli and lemon wedges.
Makes 4 appetizer servings Adapted from Gourmet Magazine
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