Salt And Pepper Calamari - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 lb calamari rings
2/3 cup all-purpose flour, seasoned with salt and pepper
1/4 cup milk
1 large egg
4 cups fresh white or wholewheat breadcrumbs
2 tsp sea salt
1 tsp lemon pepper
1/2 tsp cracked black pepper
None None Oil, for deep-frying
None None Lemon wedges, to serve

Preparation

Make the Aioli: In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise and garlic. Chill until ready to serve
Dust calamari lightly in flour, shaking off excess. Then, dip into combined milk and egg.
On a plate, combine breadcrumbs with salt, lemon pepper and black pepper. Coat calamari, making sure to press them on firmly. Transfer to a plate and chill for at least 20 minutes.
Half fill a large saucepan or deep-fryer with oil. Heat on medium, until a piece of bread sizzles immediately when it is added.
Drop calamari rings into the oil in batches, deep-frying for 2-3 minutes, until golden and cooked through. Drain on paper towel. Keep warm.
Serve calamari with aioli and lemon wedges.