Fried Calamari Strips

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Who said Fried Calamari needs to be Rings? Perfect for a quick snack or a delightful appetizer. 🍋✨

**Ingredients:**

- 1 pound calamari 🦑

- 1 cup 00 flour 🌾

- 1 cup semolina flour 🌼

- Sunflower oil or peanut oil for frying 🛢️

- Salt to taste 🧂

- Lemon wedges for serving 🍋

**Instructions:**

1. **Clean & Prep**

Begin by thoroughly cleaning the calamari under running water. Take scissors, cut the tube open, then into half, and finally into strips for that perfect bite. 💧✂️

2. **Flour Coating**

Mix the 00 flour and semolina flour in a bowl. Coat each calamari strip evenly in the flour mixture, ensuring a light but thorough coverage for that ultimate crispy finish. 🥣

3. **Fry to Perfection**

Heat sunflower or peanut oil in a deep fryer or a deep pan to medium-high heat. Fry the calamari strips until they are golden and crispy. Be careful not to overcrowd the pan. 🍳

4. **Serve Hot**

Transfer the fried calamari strips to a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil. Sprinkle with salt to taste and serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side for that zesty kick!