Lemon Garlic Calamari with Aioli
Ingredients:
For the calamari:

1 lb (450 g) calamari rings (or whole, cleaned and sliced)

1/2 cup all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon paprika

Salt and pepper, to taste

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 tablespoon butter

2 cloves garlic, minced

Juice of 1 lemon

Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

For the aioli:

1/2 cup mayonnaise

1 clove garlic, minced

1 teaspoon lemon juice

Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions:

Prepare the aioli:
In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Refrigerate until serving.

Coat the calamari:
In a shallow bowl, mix flour, paprika, salt, and pepper. Dredge calamari rings in the flour mixture, shaking off excess.

Cook the calamari:
Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add calamari and cook 2–3 minutes per side until golden and just cooked through. Remove from skillet.

Add garlic and lemon:
In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic for 30 seconds. Add lemon juice and toss the cooked calamari to coat.

Serve:
Transfer calamari to a serving plate, garnish with chopped parsley, and serve with the prepared aioli on the side. Enjoy immediately while crispy.