Fried Cuttlefish

Ingredients

CUTTLEFISH
500g of cleaned cuttlefish

FLOUR
1 cup of wheat flour

VEGETABLE OIL
Enough for frying

GARLIC
2 cloves of garlic (chopped)

SALT AND PEPPER
To taste

LEMON
1 lemon (for serving)

Preparation

Duration: 45 minutes | Method: Frying | Difficulty: Easy | Servings: 4

STEP BY STEP
Prepare the Cuttlefish

  • Rinse the cuttlefish thoroughly under running water.
  • Using a sharp knife, cut it into strips about 1 to 2 cm wide.
  • Pat the cuttlefish dry with paper towels to remove any excess moisture.
Season and Coat
  • In a bowl, season the cuttlefish strips with salt, pepper, and chopped garlic to taste.
  • In another bowl, place the flour.
  • Dredge each strip in the flour, making sure they’re well coated. Shake off the excess flour.
Fry the Cuttlefish
  • In a deep frying pan or pot, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. There should be enough oil to fully submerge the cuttlefish.
  • When the oil is hot (you can test with a small piece — if it bubbles, it’s ready), add the coated cuttlefish strips in small batches to avoid cooling the oil.
  • Fry for 3 to 5 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden and crispy.
  • Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels to absorb excess oil.

Serve
Serve immediately with lemon wedges. Optionally, pair with fries and a simple salad.

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Ingredients

CUTTLEFISH
500g of cleaned cuttlefish

FLOUR
1 cup of wheat flour

VEGETABLE OIL
Enough for frying

GARLIC
2 cloves of garlic (chopped)

SALT AND PEPPER
To taste

LEMON
1 lemon (for serving)