Crispy Calamari Salad with Arugula, Fennel, and Lemon Sauce Recipe

Crispy Calamari Salad with Arugula, Fennel, and Lemon Sauce Recipe

  • 4 medium-sized lemons
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper or Tabasco
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • ½ cup corn oil
  • 6 cups corn oil or grape seed oil
  • 1½ pounds calamari (cleaned by your fishmonger)
  • 10 ounces club soda
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons salt, plus a pinch for sprinkling at the end
  • ½ teaspoon coarse-ground black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper or paprika
  • 1 fennel bulb, thinly sliced
  • 1 head arugula, washed and with stems removed
  • 10 fresh, ripe cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup Peppadew peppers (or peperoncini), quartered, plus 2 tablespoons juice
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • Juice of ½ lemon
  • Salt and coarse-ground black pepper to taste
  1. To prepare the lemon sauce:
  2. To prepare the lemon sauce: