Snacks and Appetizers   -   Calamari   by Matt Musselman

Description	An easy, tasty appetizer (for those who are into tentacular food, anyway).
Ingredients	1/2 lb calamari rings or strips 1/4 cup flour 1/2 tsp salt 1 tsp oregano 1/2 tsp black pepper 1/2 tsp garlic powder 3 cups cooking oil lemon juice
Directions	Preheat oil in a frying pan. Mix dry ingredients in a bowl or bag to make flour mixture. Coat the calamari pieces in the flour mixture, and fry, a handful at a time, for about 60 seconds, until they are golden brown. Drain on a paper towel. Sprinkle with lemon juice, to taste, and serve with marinara sauce, spicy mayonnaise, sweet or spicy chili sauce, or other sauce of your choice.
Serves	1 as entree or about 3 as appetizer
Time to Make	10 minutes