California Grande Calamari

Submitted by mersaydees

"This is a wonderful dish based on a recipe from Isaac Cronin's book, The International Squid Cookbook, which in turn is based on a recipe from "...Ocean Garden Products, a San Diego based company with a strong belief in the future of the Grande Calamari." What more can I say?"

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 4 grande calamari fillets
• 1⁄2 lb monterey jack cheese
• 4 ounces mild green chilies
• 4 ounces sweet red peppers
• 1 egg, beaten
• 2 cups breadcrumbs
• oil (for deep frying)

directions

1. Lay strips of Monterey Jack cheese, green chiles and red chiles in the center of each Grande Calamari fillet.
2. Roll steak into a tube shape, securing with toothpicks or string.
3. Dip into egg, then dredge through breading.
4. Heat oil to 350°.
5. Deep fry until golden brown, approximately 4 minutes.
6. Pat off excess oil with paper towels and serve hot.