Fritto Misto of Calamari, Lemon and Scallops!
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Ingredients
  • 1 lb. calamari, cleaned and drained and patted dry
  • ½ lb. sea scallops cut in half across the equator
  • 2 lemons, sliced one for frying and the other for garnish
  • Sliced jalapeño and green beans (optional)
  • 2 cups cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • oil for frying
Instructions
  1. Heat oil 360 - 375
  2. In a wide rimmed bowl mix half of the calamari and half of the scallops and half of the lemon slices and half of the optional jalapeño and green beans.
  3. Sprinkle with 1 cup of the cornstarch mixed with salt.
  4. Toss with hands and coat everything, tapping off excess.
  5. Place in hot oil and fry til golden brown, drain on paper towels.
  6. Repeat with remaining seafood, veg and lemon slices same as before with remaining 1 cup of cornstarch mixture.
  7. Fry up and drain the same way.
  8. Serve hot with warm marinara on the side.
Recipe by Proud Italian Cook at https://www.prouditaliancook.com/2008/12/fritto-misto-of-calamari-lemon-and.html