Makes 8 Servings Ingredients 2 lb squid, cleaned 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil 3 red onions, sliced about 1/8 inch thick 1 rosemary sprig 4 bay leaves (preferably fresh) 5 or 6 whole black peppercorns 2 cups red wine vinegar 3 qt oil peanut or canola oil, or as needed […]
Cleaning Octopus and Squid
Cleaning Octopus Octopus is typically sold already cleaned. However, you may need to occasionally remove the viscera, eyes, and beak (sometimes know as the eye). If the octopus you purchase has already been cleaned, simply cut the head away from the legs, and cut into the appropriate size. Baby octopus […]
Fried Calamari
Makes 6 small-bite servings Any place where squid swim you will find a different version of fried calamari. Be sure to rinse and dry the squid thoroughly before seasoning it. You can use both the tubes and the tentacles, but you may want to fry them separately. Sprinkle with sea […]
Fritto Misto di Pesce (Mixed Fried Fish)
Serves 4 to 6 Ingredients 1 lb squid, cleaned, tentacles and bodies separated 12 medium shrimp (20/25 count), peeled and deveined 1 lb any type of fish, cleaned and skinned 2 cups warm water 2 teaspoons sea salt, plus more for sprinkling 3/4 cup all-purpose flour, or as needed 2 […]