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Nutritional Values
400kcal
36gProtein
15gCarbs
22gFat
1gFibre
250 gServing
* Per serving · 250 g. May vary.
Allergens
🌾 Gluten
🦐 Shellfish
Fried Squid
How to order / say it
Say it
Καλαμαράκια τηγανητά — [kah-lah-mah-RAH-kyah tee-gah-nee-TAH]
Order
I'd like the fried calamari, please.
Locally
Θα ήθελα τα καλαμάρια τηγανητά, παρακαλώ.
Say locally
Lightly battered and fried squid rings, served with lemon.
Why try it?
Calamari Tiganita represents the bounty of the Aegean Sea and the minimalist approach of Greek island cuisine. It's a common dish that reflects the significance of seafood in Mykonos life.
How it tastes
Crispy on the outside with a tender, succulent inside, calamari offers a delicate seafood flavor accentuated by a squeeze of fresh lemon.
Origin & History — first documented: 1950
Fried calamari has been a part of Greek island life since ancient times, with Mykonos adopting it as a seaside favorite due to its plentiful squid catch. It became famed for its simple yet satisfying flavors in the 20th century.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🦐 500 g squid
- 🌾 100 g flour
- 🫒 200 ml olive oil
- 🍋 1 lemon
- 🧂 to taste salt
- 🧂 to taste pepper
Method
- 1 Clean and cut the squid into rings.
- 2 Coat the squid rings in seasoned flour.
- 3 Heat olive oil in a pan and fry the squid until golden brown.
- 4 Drain on paper towels and serve with lemon wedges.
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