Calamari en Padella

Ingredients

• 1/2 pound Vital Choice calamari, defrosted and patted dry
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 4 Vital Choice anchovies, minced (optional)
• 3/4 cup bread crumbs, preferably homemade from sourdough bread (or use a gluten-free substitute)
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 2 teaspoons Vital Choice organic extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil, preferably aroma free (or organic extra virgin olive oil or organic macadamia nut oil)
• 2 tablespoons unbleached white flour
• Juice of 1/2 lemon, plus lemon wedges for garnish

Instructions

1. Make the anchovy breadcrumb topping: Mix together the garlic, anchovies, bread crumbs, and a sprinkling salt and freshly ground black pepper. Stir in the olive oil to just moisten the breadcrumbs. Set aside.
2. Preheat the broiler.
3. Cut the calamari into rings, about 1/3 inch wide. Transfer to a bowl and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
4. Warm the oil in a medium non-stick skillet. Just as the oil is hot, toss the flour with the calamari. Lift with a slotted spoon or skimmer to shake off the excess and transfer immediately to the hot skillet. Cook for one to two minutes, just until the calamari are colored. Transfer to a small cast-iron or broiler proof skillet.