Name: Lemon pepper squid
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 kilogram packet frozen chips; 600 gram large squid hoods, cleaned; 1/4 cup plain flour; 1 tablespoon lemon pepper seasoning; 1 teaspoon salt; vegetable or peanut oil, to deep-fry; 1/4 cup egg mayonnaise; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; lemon zest strips; coriander leaves, to serve

Lemon pepper squid

Light, crispy golden squid is beautiful served with a creamy, zesty mayonnaise and hot potato chips as a light Summer meal or tasty starter.

Serves 4

Prep

10M

Cook

30M

Total

40M

Ingredients

1 kilogram packet frozen chips

600 gram large squid hoods, cleaned

1/4 cup plain flour

1 tablespoon lemon pepper seasoning

1 teaspoon salt

vegetable or peanut oil, to deep-fry

1/4 cup egg mayonnaise

1 tablespoon lemon juice

lemon zest strips

coriander leaves, to serve

Method

1.Preheat oven to 200°C (180°C fan-forced). Place chips on a baking tray. Bake 30 minutes, or until golden and crisp.

2.Meanwhile, slit one side of each hood lengthwise; open out flat, inside facing up. Using tip of a small sharp knife, score surface, not quite through, in a small diamond pattern. Cut hoods into 4cm pieces. Toss squid in combined flour, seasoning and salt to coat.

3.Heat oil in a large heavy-based saucepan over moderate heat (oil is ready when a cube of bread crisps quickly without absorbing oil). Deep-fry squid, in batches, 2-3 minutes or until just cooked. Drain on paper towels.

4.Combine mayonnaise and juice in a small serving bowl. Serve squid with chips and mayonnaise. Sprinkle with zest and coriander.