Bocata Calamares
11Min
2Servings
680Cal
MediumLevel
#sandwich#seafood#quick#spanish#fried
Equipment
Knife
Cutting board
Frying pan
Tongs
Plate
Blender
Mixing bowl
Spatula
Ingredients
Main ingredients
calamari (cleaned, sliced)
300 g
brioche bun (whole)
2 piece
egg (whole)
1 piece
olive oil (liquid)
120 ml
basil (fresh)
8 leaf
wheat flour (all-purpose)
100 g
Instructions
1
Prepare the squid
Clean and slice the calamari into rings if not already prepared.
2
Coat and fry the squid
Lightly coat the squid pieces in flour, then fry in plenty of hot olive oil until golden and crisp.
5 min180°Ctimer 5 min
Do not overcrowd the pan; fry in batches if needed.
3
Make basil mayonnaise
Blend egg, 100 ml olive oil, salt and fresh basil leaves into a smooth mayonnaise.
3 min
4
Toast the brioche and assemble
Lightly toast the brioche buns in a dry pan. Fill with fried calamari and finish with a generous dollop of basil mayonnaise.
3 min
For extra crunch, sprinkle crispy onions or fried shallots on top.
Original recipe
Storage
Fridge: 1 days
Reheat: Reheat squid in a hot pan or air fryer for 2-3 minutes to restore crispness
Best eaten immediately. Mayonnaise can be stored separately in the fridge for up to 3 days.
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