Boldly Fried Calamari* Ring Salad
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Category
Lunch and Dinner
Cuisine
Vegan Seafood
Servings
4
Cook Time
35 minutes
This Fried Calamari* Ring Salad recipe could not be any easier or delicious. Combining the unique textures and flavors of 100%vegan seafood with fresh greens, this salad and its tangy vinaigrette deliver a truly mouth-watering experience come meal time.
Serve this dish with fresh chopped chives and a wedge of lemon for a crisp, bright meal among your friends and loved ones. By choosing vegan calamari, you get to enjoy a delectable and sustainable ingredient while also preserving marine ecosystems and adhering to your plant-based diet.
About the Protein: Vegan Calamari
Biology: Vegan calamari mimics the texture and flavor of traditional calamari. Completely plant-based, it commonly includes ingredients such as konjac root (a starchy tuber) and various plant-derived proteins.
Taste & Nutrition: Providing a comparable chewy texture and sweet taste, vegan calamari serves as an excellent alternative to traditional calamari. It can be a valuable source of protein, fiber, and omega-3 fatty acids sourced from algae.
Cooking: Vegan calamari is highly versatile, so you can prepare it in multiple ways, including frying, grilling, baking, and sautéing it. Its firm texture, highly similar to that of traditional calamari, makes it suitable for classic calamari recipes.
Sustainability: Opting for vegan calamari helps decrease the demand for overfishing and promotes sustainable food practices.
Creator:Boldly Chefs
Ingredients
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1 lb Boldly Calamari* Rings
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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½ cup cornstarch
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1 tbsp baking powder
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Salt and pepper, to taste
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1 tbsp smoked paprika
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⅓ cup fresh dill, chopped
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Vegetable oil, for frying
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Spring mix lettuce blend
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¼ cup olive oil
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Half a lemon, juiced
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1 tsp white balsamic
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Lemon wedges, for serving
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Chopped chives, for garnish
Directions
Thaw Boldly Calamari* Rings in the fridge overnight (approx. 8 hours).
Fill a medium-sized pot with water and boil the thawed Calamari* Rings for 3-4 minutes. Drain & set aside.
In a pan, heat oil over medium-high heat.
Combine flour, cornstarch, baking powder, paprika, dill, salt and pepper in a large bowl.
Toss the Calamari* Rings into the mixture to fully coat.
Once the oil is shimmering and hot, add the Calamari* Rings and fry until golden, about 2-3 minutes. Remove and salt immediately.
For the salad, place a handful or two of the spring mix lettuce into a serving bowl.
In a mason jar or small bowl combine olive oil, lemon juice, and white balsamic. Stir until combined.
Add the fried Calamari* Rings to the salad and pour the dressing over top.
Serve the Boldly Fried Calamari* Ring Salad immediately, garnished with fresh chopped chives and a lemon wedge for squeezing. Enjoy!