Seafood such as squid has been known to everyone for a long time. Dishes from him fell in love with many. Very tasty, for example, from squid salads and rolls are obtained. But sometimes I want to try something and not quite ordinary. For this case, I offer you a recipe for squid in breadcrumbs. The dish is prepared quite simply and quickly, and its taste and unusual presentation will appeal to everyone. Squid in breadcrumbs can be prepared as a snack or as the main dish.
How to quickly clean squid
Every culinary specialist, even a beginner, knows that before proceeding with the preparation of this mollusk, it must be cleaned. Very often this procedure is difficult. But in fact, there is nothing complicated in it.
In order to quickly and easily release squid from the film, we will open one little secret.
In our stores, squid is sold in unpeeled and frozen form. Therefore, the first thing to do is to defrost seafood at room temperature.
Next, put a pot of water on the fire and bring it to a boil. At this time, prepare a bowl of water and ice. As soon as the water boils, we lower the squid carcasses into it. After a few seconds, we take them out using cooking tongs and put them in ice water.
The film will burst immediately and it will be easy to remove. It remains only to remove the ridge and the remains of the entrails.
Now you can start cooking squid in breadcrumbs.
Essential Ingredients
In order to cook such an interesting and for many new dish, like squid in breadcrumbs, we need the following products:
- carcasses of squid, without a head and tentacles, four or five pieces;
- five tablespoons of general purpose wheat flour ;
- four chicken eggs;
- sunflower oil for frying;
- one tablespoon of sour cream or mayonnaise;
- salt and seasoning to taste;
- breadcrumbs.
They can be bought at the store or made at home. The process is simple: the remaining bread must be dried in the oven, and then crushed into crumbs.
How to make batter
Before moving on to the recipe for squid in breadcrumbs, it is worth preparing a batter. It is extremely necessary for this dish, since only with its help it is possible to cover the surface of this seafood with a layer of crackers.
To do this, in a separate bowl, with a whisk, we beat the eggs with salt. Do it before the formation of light foam. After add a spoonful of mayonnaise or sour cream. Of course, you can do without them, but so the batter is more tender. Beat again and gradually introduce the flour. The batter should be in its consistency like a dough for pancakes. You can start cooking the squid themselves in breadcrumbs.
Recipe Description
Carcasses must be cleaned from the film and chitin plate in any convenient way. Then boil the squid in boiling water with spices and seasonings. Do not do this for more than two minutes: they will still be fried.
After the prepared carcasses have completely cooled down, we cut them into rings five to six millimeters thick. Now we roll them in flour and, in turn, lower them first into batter, and then into breadcrumbs (they should completely sprinkle the squid ring on both sides).
Immediately dip in boiling vegetable oil. Do it in a deep fryer or in a deep frying pan. Squid in breadcrumbs should be fried until golden and crisp. We put the finished rings on paper towels so that they absorb the excess of sunflower oil.
The dish is served on the table, sprinkled with finely chopped greens. You can also serve any sauce to it. For example, ketchup or, as an option, mix mayonnaise with garlic, passed through a press and finely chopped fresh dill.
Squid in breadcrumbs can serve as an excellent snack for a foamy drink for any company.