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How to Clean & Fry Squid

by Nancy Gaifyllia
for About.com

When I think of squid, I generally think of bodies around 3-6 inches long, with long trailing tentacles. My son went fishing and, among other things, caught a thrapsalo (in Greek: θράψαλο, pronounced THRAHP-sah-lo), a big squid with a large body and shorter tentacles. However, the cleaning and frying processes are the same.

Because this squid is big, it's easier to get closeup shots of the cleaning. Remember that each step will be easier and take less time with the smaller calamari-type squid that are generally sold in the market.

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Photo How to Clean SquidPull off the membranePhoto How to Clean SquidMake sure all the membrane has been removedPhoto How to Clean SquidThis big squid needs a lot of work!Photo How to Clean SquidThe body is all clean. Now on to the rest.
Photo How to Clean SquidCut off the head and stomachPhoto How to Clean SquidSeparate the tentacles to prepare for fryingPhoto How to Clean SquidCut the wings off the body tube, and cut the tube into ringsPhoto How to Clean SquidCut the wings into pieces for frying
Photo How to Clean SquidDredge the pieces of squid in flourPhoto How to Clean SquidLeave the squid in the flour until they get sticky, then fry in hot oilPhoto How to Clean SquidFry to a golden brown and serve with a squeeze of lemon
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