Name: Fried squid and potato with chilli and garlic
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 4 potatoes (about 180gm), such as Dutch cream, cut into 3cm pieces; 6 garlic cloves, unpeeled; 400 ml olive oil; 4 sprigs each rosemary and oregano; 300 gm squid (about 6), cleaned, cut into 2cm pieces; For dusting: seasoned plain flour; 2 tsp dried chilli flakes; To serve: lemon wedges

Fried squid and potato with chilli and garlic

This fried squid recipe (paired with crisp potatoes) is inspired by the daily catch on the Italian coast.

Serves 6

Prep

25M

Cook

30M

Total

55M

The best of Capri’s catch used to be sold to the mainland, so islanders and fishermen became dab hands with squid. We’ve taken the elements from a traditional braised potato and squid recipe to make a tasty snack or start to a meal.

Ingredients

4 potatoes (about 180gm), such as Dutch cream, cut into 3cm pieces

6 garlic cloves, unpeeled

400 ml olive oil

4 sprigs each rosemary and oregano

300 gm squid (about 6), cleaned, cut into 2cm pieces

For dusting: seasoned plain flour

2 tsp dried chilli flakes

To serve: lemon wedges

Method

Main

1.Cook potatoes and garlic in boiling salted water until tender (about 15 minutes). Drain and spread on a tray to steam and cool.

2.Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium-high heat, add garlic and potatoes in batches and fry, turning occasionally, until golden (3-4 minutes). Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside on paper towels. Add rosemary and oregano to pan and fry until crisp (30 seconds). Set aside on paper towels.

3.Dust squid in flour, shaking off excess, fry in batches until golden (2-3 minutes), then drain on paper towels. Scatter potatoes, squid, garlic and herbs on a serving platter. Season to taste, sprinkle with chilli and serve with lemon wedges.