Brazilian recipe
Crispy Homemade Fried Squid (Lula à milanesa)
A traditional recipe for perfectly fried squid rings, featuring a golden, crispy crust and tender interior. It’s the ultimate snack or light appetizer.
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Ingredients
1 kg cleaned squid, sliced into rings
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
Dried oregano to taste
3 eggs, beaten
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup breadcrumbs
Vegetable oil for deep frying
Finely chopped green onions for garnish
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
Dried oregano to taste
3 eggs, beaten
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup breadcrumbs
Vegetable oil for deep frying
Finely chopped green onions for garnish
Where to find ingredients
You can find fresh cleaned squid at local Jamaican fish markets or the seafood counters of major supermarkets. For the breading, standard all-purpose flour and dried breadcrumbs are available in the baking aisle. Green onions are readily available at local farmers' markets or the produce section of any grocery store.
Preparation method
- Season the cleaned squid rings with salt, black pepper, and dried oregano.
- Place the beaten eggs in a shallow bowl and dip each squid ring into the mixture.
- In a separate shallow dish, combine the all-purpose flour and breadcrumbs.
- Dredge the egg-coated squid rings into the flour and breadcrumb mixture, ensuring they are evenly and thoroughly coated.
- Heat a generous amount of vegetable oil in a deep frying pan or heavy-bottomed pot.
- Fry the breaded squid rings in the hot oil in batches until they turn a perfect golden brown and become crispy.
- Remove the fried rings with a slotted spoon and drain them on paper towels to remove excess oil.
- Serve the fried squid while hot, finished with a sprinkle of fresh chopped green onions.
Observations
Lula à milanesa is a quintessential snack in Brazil, widely loved for its uncomplicated preparation and punchy flavor. By coating fresh squid rings in a light breading and frying them until golden, you achieve a delightful texture that is crunchy on the outside while remaining incredibly succulent inside.
This dish is remarkably quick to pull together, making it a versatile choice whether you are looking for a casual weekend snack, an impressive starter for a gathering, or a light main course. The contrast between the soft rings and the savory, crisp coating ensures it is always a crowd-pleaser.
This dish is remarkably quick to pull together, making it a versatile choice whether you are looking for a casual weekend snack, an impressive starter for a gathering, or a light main course. The contrast between the soft rings and the savory, crisp coating ensures it is always a crowd-pleaser.
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