Lemon chili crusted squid with herb mayonnaise

Recipe Categories : | Appetizers | Chili | Squid | Hot & Spicy | Seafood | Mayonnaise |

Serves : 4

• 1 lb small squid hoods
• plain flour
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 2 tbsp milk
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1¼ cups packaged breadcrumbs
• 2 tbsp grated lemon rind
• 4 small fresh red chilies, seeded and finely chopped
• vegetable oil for deep-frying
  For herb mayonnaise :
• 2 egg yolks
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tspn Dijon mustard
• 1 cup olive oil
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill
• 1 tbsp sambal oelek
• 1 tbsp hot water, approx.

Preparation and Cooking Instructions

1. Cut squid hoods into ¼" rings. Toss in flour, dip in combined egg, milk and garlic. Toss rings in combined breadcrumbs, rind and chilies; press breadcrumb mixture firmly onto squid rings. Deep-fry squid in hot oil in batches until lightly browned; drain on absorbent paper.
2. To make herb mayonnaise : Blend or process egg yolks, juice and mustard until smooth. Add oil gradually in a thin stream while motor is running. Stir in dill, sambal oelek and enough water to give desired consistency.
3. Serve squid immediately with herb mayonnaise.