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Bocadillo de Calamares Frito

Cultural Context

Originating from the bustling tapas bars of Madrid, the Bocadillo de Calamares Frito is a beloved sandwich featuring fried calamari. Traditionally enjoyed as a quick lunch or snack, it's often paired with a refreshing beer. This dish highlights Spain's coastal cuisine and celebrates the simple pleasure of fresh seafood. Today, variations can be found across Spain and in Spanish restaurants worldwide, showcasing the dish's popularity and adaptability.

SpanishESmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 lb calamari
1 cup flour
1 teaspoon salt
4 bread rolls
1/4 cup parsley
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 cup mayonnaise

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

calamari

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: squid

Zucchini offers a lighter option while maintaining a similar texture.

bread rolls

🥗Healthier: whole grain rolls

💰Cheaper: white bread

Whole grain rolls provide more fiber.

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt is lower in calories and offers creaminess.

1

Cut the body of the squid into rings, ensuring the transparent quill is removed.

2

Drop the squid rings into a bag that has flour and salt.

3

Shake the bag to coat the squid rings evenly with the flour and salt.

4

Fry the coated squid rings (exact frying method not specified).

5

Prepare the sandwich by placing the fried calamari on the bottom piece of a baguette.

6

Sprinkle chopped parsley over the calamari.

7

Add smoked paprika to the sandwich.

8

Spread a two-minute aioli on the sandwich (exact preparation not shown).

9

Taste the sandwich and evaluate it, noting the flavors of smoked paprika and garlic.

Cooking Techniques

fryingdredging

Equipment Needed

deep skilletmixing bowlstongspaper towels

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

fishwheateggsmilk

Also Known As

Fried Calamari SandwichCalamares Sandwich
Local Name: Bocadillo de Calamares Frito

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