Calamari Fritto with Tomato-Caper Sauce

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Prep time: 10 minutes plus 2 hours for soaking, Cook Time: 15 minutes, Serves: 4

1 lb. calamari, sliced into rings
2 c. Henry's Milk
1 c. organic unbleached flour
2 Henry's Large Eggs, beaten
1 c. organic breadcrumbs
Henry's Canola Oil (enough to fill bottom of heavy skillet to 1-inch high)
paper towels
lemon salt *(see recipe below)

Soak calamari in milk for 1 hour. Add oil to heavy-bottomed skillet and heat over medium-high heat to about 360°F. Place flour, eggs and breadcrumbs in separate bowls.

Drain calamari, discard milk and toss a handful of calamari in the flour. Shake off any excess. Place calamari in egg and coat evenly. Roll in breadcrumbs. Gently place in oil and fry to a golden brown (about 3 or 4 minutes). Drain on paper towels and lemon salt to taste. Repeat until all the calamari is cooked.

Tomato-Caper Sauce 2 tsp. Henry's Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 Tbsp. capers, drained
1 jar Organic Marinara Sauce

Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic. Cook for a minute or so, until garlic is soft. Add capers and marinara. Simmer for 5 minutes. Serve warm with crisp calamari.

Lemon Salt
2 organic lemons
1 c. sea salt

Using a vegetable peeler, remove the entire peel from each lemon. Place peels and salt in a food processor. Pulse until well mixed. Remove from processor and store tightly covered in refrigerator for up to one month.


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