Crispy Calamari With Mediterranean Relish

Ingredients

• 2 cups chopped seeded tomatoes
• 1/2 cup pitted sliced kalamata olive
• 2 tablespoons chopped capers
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/4 teaspoon salt and black pepper
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon rind
• 0 salt and black pepper
• 1 1/4 cups dry breadcrumbs
• 1/2 cup ground almonds
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 lb cleaned calamari, cut into 3/4 inch pieces
• 8 cups canola oil (or peanut oil)
• salad greens

Directions

1. 1

   Mediterranean Relish:

2. 2

   Stir together tomatoes, olives, capers, lemon juice, salt, pepper, garlic and parsley. Aet aside.

3. 3

   Calamari:

4. 4

   Stir together flour, lemon rind, salt and pepper in a shallow bowl. In a separate bowl, stir togther breadcrumbs and almonds. Beat eggs in another shallow bowl. Dip calamari pieces - a few at a time, in flour mixture to coat completely. Dip in eggs and toss in crumb mixture to coat completely.

5. 5

   Fill a large deep-fryer, large saucepan or wok with at least 3 inches of oil, then heat over medium -high heat to a temperature of 375°. Cook calamari in batches for 1 minute, until golden brown. Remove calamari from oil with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Serve on a bed of salad greens with Mediterranean Relish.