Fritto Misto*

Serving Size  : 4     Preparation Time : 0:00

Categories    : Italian

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
     1/2         pound  cleaned squid

     3/4         cup  flour

       1           fillet  sole -- cut in 1"

       1           cup  water

       2           teaspoon  olive oil

     1/2          pound  shrimp -- shelled & deveined
                     egg whites -- stiffly beaten

       2            teaspoon  lemon juice

                     oil for frying

       3            teaspoon  flour

Wash and dry the seafood.  Sprinkle with lemon juice and salt. Dust with about 3 T of flour.  Sift remaining 3/4 C flour and pinch of salt into a small bowl. Blend in water and olive oil. Allow to stand at room temperature for 1 hour. Fold in beaten egg whites. Heat 2" of oil to 375 in an electric skillet. Dip seafood in batter and fry a few pieces at a time for 1 minute, or until golden. Drain on paper towels. Keep warm in a 200 degree oven until all are cooked.