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Squid Prep: I soak the slabs of giant squid (which have had the membranes removed from both sides) in milk for a couple of hours; I don't think it really matters, but it can't hurt. Then I slice the slabs into strips that are about 3" long and 1/2" wide. You should end up with pieces about the size of your pinkie finger. Then using a tenderizing mallet, each piece is pounded on both sides until it's about 1/4" thick. Now your pieces will be closer to an inch wide and four inches long.
Seasoning Mix:
1 1/2 cups flour
4-5 tablespoons of Cajun Spice Mix
Blend seasoning mix ingredients together in a one gallon zip lock bag. Add squid to bag a handful at a time, turn to coat thoroughly. Shake off excess and transfer to a baking sheet.
In a deep-fryer or large heavy pot, heat 3-4 cups of canola or vegetable oil to 360 degrees.
Fry the squid for 2-3 minutes, until golden brown. Use tongs or a slotted spoon to transfer to paper towels to drain. Salt to taste and serve immediately with lemon and/or lime wedges and Lemon Aioli.
Lemon Aioli (makes 1 cup)
Grated zest from 2 lemons
Juice from 2 lemons
4 cloves minced garlic
1 egg yolk
1/4 tablespoon white pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 slice white bread, crust removed, torn into pieces
Using a hand blender or food processor, puree the ingredients listed above into a smooth paste. With the machine running, slowly drizzle in:
1 cup of olive oil
If the aioli appears too thick add a bit of ice water to adjust consistency. Store in an airtight jar in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
After many days of experimenting with how to cook the squid I caught my wife finally came upon the secret.
First you must be sure to remove the membrane on both the inside and the one under the purple skin on the outside cutting off about an 1/8" on both sides; very important.
Second soak the steaks in a mixture of 1/4 cup vinegar and 2 cups of water for about 10 minutes.
Next pound the steaks with a meat tenderizer.
Drop the steaks into a pan of boiling water for one minute; to get ride of the excess water trapped in the meat.
Using an egg wash (one egg beaten) dip the steaks and coat both sides. Next coat the steaks with bread crumbs or cracker crumbs; we used crushed fried pork rinds since we are on a low carb diet. The crumb mixture can be seasoned with plain pepper or five spice powder or Montreal seasoning or anything you enjoy. You can also try skipping the coatings and just pan fry the steaks that have been coated with a seasoning.
Pan fry the coated steaks in half olive oil and half butter about a table spoon of each for 3 minutes each side.
The steaks can be enjoyed with a tartar sauce.
Parboil 5" x 5" fillet for 10 seconds, peel off both clear membranes. Into a Pyrex pie pan lined with foil for easy
clean-up. Smear top with Best Food or home-made olive oil mayonnaise, sprinkle with lots of dried dill seasoning. Into a 500 degree oven for 12 minutes. The mayonnaise-dill glaze browns slightly. Squeeze of Meyer lemon juice and you're done.
clean it, dip it in hot water to loosen the membranes, pull the membranes off,no need to pound it at this point ... you need to filet the pieces because they are about 5/8 - 3/4 of an inch thick & you really should slice them or fillet them to about 1/4 - 3/8 of an inch, than beat an egg with a little milk, dip the squid into the egg mix than into..... I prefer these,... Progresso Italian style bread crumbs than saute in either olive or vegetable oil until both sides are a nice golden brown.
You really can't over cook this squid as long as you remove it from the pan when both side are a nice golden brown.
Drizzle with either fresh lemon or a garlic butter mix & if you prefer, add a little white wine.
Seasoning Mix:
1 1/2 cups flour
4-5 tablespoons of Cajun Spice Mix
Blend seasoning mix ingredients together in a one gallon zip lock bag. Add squid to bag a handful at a time, turn to coat thoroughly. Shake off excess and transfer to a baking sheet.
In a deep-fryer or large heavy pot, heat 3-4 cups of canola or vegetable oil to 360 degrees.
Fry the squid for 2-3 minutes, until golden brown. Use tongs or a slotted spoon to transfer to paper towels to drain. Salt to taste and serve immediately with lemon and/or lime wedges and Lemon Aioli.
Lemon Aioli (makes 1 cup)
Grated zest from 2 lemons
Juice from 2 lemons
4 cloves minced garlic
1 egg yolk
1/4 tablespoon white pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 slice white bread, crust removed, torn into pieces
Using a hand blender or food processor, puree the ingredients listed above into a smooth paste. With the machine running, slowly drizzle in:
1 cup of olive oil
If the aioli appears too thick add a bit of ice water to adjust consistency. Store in an airtight jar in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
After many days of experimenting with how to cook the squid I caught my wife finally came upon the secret.
First you must be sure to remove the membrane on both the inside and the one under the purple skin on the outside cutting off about an 1/8" on both sides; very important.
Second soak the steaks in a mixture of 1/4 cup vinegar and 2 cups of water for about 10 minutes.
Next pound the steaks with a meat tenderizer.
Drop the steaks into a pan of boiling water for one minute; to get ride of the excess water trapped in the meat.
Using an egg wash (one egg beaten) dip the steaks and coat both sides. Next coat the steaks with bread crumbs or cracker crumbs; we used crushed fried pork rinds since we are on a low carb diet. The crumb mixture can be seasoned with plain pepper or five spice powder or Montreal seasoning or anything you enjoy. You can also try skipping the coatings and just pan fry the steaks that have been coated with a seasoning.
Pan fry the coated steaks in half olive oil and half butter about a table spoon of each for 3 minutes each side.
The steaks can be enjoyed with a tartar sauce.
Parboil 5" x 5" fillet for 10 seconds, peel off both clear membranes. Into a Pyrex pie pan lined with foil for easy
clean-up. Smear top with Best Food or home-made olive oil mayonnaise, sprinkle with lots of dried dill seasoning. Into a 500 degree oven for 12 minutes. The mayonnaise-dill glaze browns slightly. Squeeze of Meyer lemon juice and you're done.
clean it, dip it in hot water to loosen the membranes, pull the membranes off,no need to pound it at this point ... you need to filet the pieces because they are about 5/8 - 3/4 of an inch thick & you really should slice them or fillet them to about 1/4 - 3/8 of an inch, than beat an egg with a little milk, dip the squid into the egg mix than into..... I prefer these,... Progresso Italian style bread crumbs than saute in either olive or vegetable oil until both sides are a nice golden brown.
You really can't over cook this squid as long as you remove it from the pan when both side are a nice golden brown.
Drizzle with either fresh lemon or a garlic butter mix & if you prefer, add a little white wine.
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