Published: 28 July 2022
Jump to RecipeWhat do Greece, Italy, Turkey and Spain have in common? No less than their unwavering appreciation for fried squid on warm summer evenings.
Drizzled with lemon juice and coated in creamy hummus, this wrap is the perfect seafood treat to enjoy anytime of day, at home or by the ocean. All you need is 7 ingredients and a stove (or fryer).
Fried calamari & hummus wrap
Ingredients
- 300 g calamari rings or baby squids
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- vegetable oil (I used peanut oil for this recipe)
- 1 lemon
- 3 Tbsp hummus (or to taste) You can also use spicy hummus
- 3 mexican tortillas
- salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Wash and clean the calamari rings/baby squids and dry well with a paper towel.
- Pour the flour on a plate and whisk the egg in a bowl.
- In a frying pan, pour a generous amount of vegetable oil, coating the entire bottom of the pan. Start warming up the oil over medium heat.
- Toss the squid in the flour to coat thoroughly. Shake any excess flour off and dip into the egg, then coat once more with flour.
- Fry the squid in batches on both sides until golden brown. Drain over paper towel and season with a pinch of salt and pepper, and a generous amount of lemon juice.Note: Don't throw away the leftover egg and flour! Combine them together to get a yummy dough that you can also fry. If the dough is too sticky or not taking shape, simply add a bit more flour. Fry it on both sides and enjoy as is or with a savoury/sweet sauce of your choice.
- Spread 1 Tbsp of hummus down the center of a mexican tortilla. Add 1/3 of the calamari/squid on top and wrap like a burrito. Repeat this step for the two other tortillas.
- Toast the wraps on both sides in a clean, non-stick pan over medium heat until golden brown. Remove from heat, slice in half and enjoy!
Notes
Some people aren’t big fans of the chewiness of calamari. For a more tender texture, simply soak the calamari in lemon juice or salted milk for 15-30 minutes in the fridge before using.
