Fried Shrimp, Whole Calamari, and Cod Croquettes

 

Ingredients:

For Fried Shrimp and Calamari:

- Whole shrimp (deveined)

- Cleaned calamari, cut into strips

- Flour for coating

- Salt and black pepper

- Oil for frying

- Semolina

For the Batter:

- 1 cup flour

- 1 cup beer (preferably light beer)

- Salt and black pepper

For Cod Croquettes:

- Cod fillets

- Potatoes

- Eggs

- Breadcrumbs

- Salt and black pepper

- Oil for frying

Instructions:

For Fried Shrimp and Calamari:

1. In a bowl, mix flour with beer until you get a smooth, lump-free batter. Add salt and pepper to taste.

2. Heat plenty of oil in a deep frying pan over medium-high heat.

3. Coat shrimp in semolina and calamari in batter, ensuring they are well covered.

4. Fry the semolina-coated shrimp and battered calamari in small batches until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.

5. Drain them on paper towels and season with salt and pepper before serving.

For Cod Croquettes:

1. Boil the potatoes until tender, then mash them to get a smooth puree.

2. Skin and finely mince the cod.

3. In a bowl, mix the minced cod with the potato puree, adding salt and pepper to taste.

4. Take a portion of the mixture and form croquettes.

5. Dip the croquettes in beaten egg and then in breadcrumbs.

6. Heat plenty of oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat.

7. Fry the croquettes until golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.

8. Drain them on paper towels to remove excess oil.

9. Serve the hot cod croquettes, perhaps with a sauce of your choice.

Enjoy your mixed fried shrimp, calamari, and cod croquettes!