Calamari Caesar
by Masterbuilt
Ingredients
- Oil for frying
- 3 large heads romaine lettuce
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon Southern Secrets Kickin’ Cajun® Seasoning
- 4 pounds squid, bodies cut into 1/2-inch wide rings
- 1 1/2 cups shredded romano or parmesan cheese
- 1 (5.5-ounce) box Italian style croutons
- Caesar dressing to taste
Directions
- Rinse lettuce well with cold water; shake off excess water.
- Cut off core and tear lettuce into bite-size pieces.
- Rinse again with cold water; spin lettuce dry with a salad spinner or pat dry with paper towels.
- Cover and chill. Preheat oil to 400º F in electric fryer or 350º F in propane fryer.
- Combine cornmeal, flour and Southern Secrets Kickin’ Cajun Seasoning; stir well with a whisk.
- Place squid rings in a large bowl and sprinkle with cornmeal mixture; toss well.
- Fry a handful at a time for 3 minutes or until golden. Remove from hot oil and drain on paper towels.
- In another bowl combine lettuce, cheese and croutons; drizzle with desired amount of Caesar dressing. Toss well.
- Divide salad onto 12 plates; top with hot, fried calamari.
