Lula Frita, or fried squid, is a delicious and popular Portuguese seafood dish. As Portugal has always been seafaring nation historically, our cuisine has always been based upon food coming from the ocean. Because of this, Portuguese cuisine has honed the art of cooking fish and seafood, even introducing fried fish to the British and tempura to the Japanese in the 16th and 17th centuries.

Lula Fritas is one of the best dishes Portuguese cuisine has to offer and this is a simple & easy way to make this delicious dish without all the fuss. Along with the unique texture of the breaded fried squid, the bursting flavor of the citrus in the lime and the chopped garlic give this dish unbelievable flavor and really makes this dish such a popular treat worldwide. We are sure you will love this one, so try it out and tell us what you think, we are sure you will love it!

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Ingredients:
2 lbs. Small squid, cleaned
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 chopped garlic cloves
Salt & white pepper
About 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil or vegetable oil, for frying
Lime sections, for serving

Directions:
1) Cut the squad into 3/4-inch rounds, keeping the tentacles intact. Dry thoroughly.
2) Sift the flour with the cayenne, salt, and pepper into a shallow dish or pie pan. Set aside.
3) In a large heavy skillet, heat the oil until it is hot and begins to smoke. Dredge the squid in the flour mixture and shake in a sieve to remove any excess flour.
4) Add in batches to the hot oil and saute for a minute for a minute or two until golden. If the squid slices are thin, they will cook in a minute. Remove with a slotted spoon to a paper towel to drain.
5) Serve hot with lots of fresh lime sections, and enjoy!