Calamari (Calamares or Fried Squid)

Calamari or Calamares is a great finger food recipe and appetizers. This is very easy to prepare and can be serve on occasions or even simple meal of the day. Already featured a recipe years ago but this one uses Japanese breadcrumbs.

Ingredients:
500 grams squid, clean and cut into rings
1 egg, beaten
3/4 cup flour
1 cup panko/japanese breadcrumbs
salt and pepper to taste
oil for frying
1/2 teaspoon paprika(optional)

Procedure:
In a bowl, combine flour, paprika, salt and pepper. Mix well.
Add squid and deep in beaten egg then coated onto breadcrumbs.
In a frying pan, heat oil and fry the squid for 1 minute or until golden brown. Do not overcooked.
Remove squids and drain on paper towels.
Serve with garlic mayonnaise dip.