Frittura Mista

Ingredients

Mixed seafood (such as shrimp, calamari, and white fish)

1 pound, cleaned and prepared

All-purpose flour

1 cup

Salt

1 teaspoon, to taste

Black pepper

1/2 teaspoon, freshly ground

Vegetable oil

for frying

Lemon wedges

for serving

Parsley, chopped

2 tablespoons, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

1. Begin by cleaning and preparing the seafood. If using shrimp, peel and devein them. Cut squid into rings and ensure the white fish is cut into bite-sized pieces.
2. In a deep skillet or frying pan, heat enough vegetable oil to cover the bottom by about an inch over medium-high heat. The oil should reach 350°F (175°C) for frying.
3. In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, salt, and black pepper, mixing well.
4. Dredge the prepared seafood in the flour mixture, ensuring each piece is evenly coated. Shake off any excess flour.
5. Fry the seafood in batches, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. Fry each batch for about 3-4 minutes, or until the seafood is golden brown and crispy.
6. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the fried seafood to a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil.
7. Once all the seafood is fried, arrange it on a serving platter, garnishing with chopped parsley if desired.
8. Serve hot with lemon wedges on the side for squeezing over the seafood.