Calamari, Scallops and Lemon Fritto Misto Recipe

• 2 quarts olive oil for frying (substitute vegetable oil if price is an issue)
• 1 pound calamari, cleaned and drained
• 4 lemons, 2 sliced to 1/4 inch, plus 2 wedged
• 1/2 pound sea scallops, cut in half across the face
• 2 cups cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon salt
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

1. Pour oil into a deep pan (3-5 inches deep).
2. Use a basket or strainer for frying if you have one.
3. Heat over medium until just smoking.
4. (around 360-375 F)
5. In a wide bowl, mix 1/2 calamari,1/2 lemon slices, and 1/2 scallops.
6. Sprinkle with 1 cup cornstarch and salt toss with your hands.
7. Place the mixture into the basket or carefully into the oil if no basket, shaking off any excess cornstarch into the bowl.
8. Place the basket into the hot oil.
9. Fry about 1 minute until golden brown and crispy.
10. Remove the fritto to a plate lined with paper towels to drain.
11. Immediately repeat, combining the remaining lemons, calamari, scallops, and cornstarch.
12. Season the fritto with kosher salt and pepper to taste and serve immediately with fresh lemon wedges.

olive oil, calamari, lemons, scallops, cornstarch, salt, kosher salt

Taken from cookeatshare.com/recipes/calamari-scallops-and-lemon-fritto-misto-457 (may not work)