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Shanna's Fried Squid Anchovy Dressing Parsley Pesto

ANCHOVY DRESSING 
1 tbl mayonnaise 
3/4 cup sherry vinegar 
1 3/4 cup olive oil 
6 x anchovy fillets 
1 x shallot coarsely chopped 
    Salt to taste 
    Freshly-ground black pepper to taste 
PARSLEY PESTO
2 cup parsley leaves
2 x garlic cloves
2 tbl pumpkin seeds
2 tbl fresh lime juice
1/2 cup olive oil
    Salt to taste
    Freshly-ground black pepper to taste
FRIED SQUID
1 1/2 cup rice flour
3/4 cup water
    Salt to taste
    Freshly-ground black pepper to taste
4 cup peanut oil
8 x squid cleaned, and
    sliced into rings

 Method :
Anchovy dressing: Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
Parsley Pesto: In a food processor, combine all ingredients except the oil, and blend until smooth. With the motor running, slowly add the olive oil until emulsified. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Fried Squid: In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the flour and water until smooth. The batter should be just thick enough to adhere to the squid, season with salt and pepper to taste.
Heat oil in a large saucepan to 375 degrees. Season squid with salt and pepper and dip into the batter, allowing any excess to drip off. Fry the squid until crisp on all sides and golden brown, remove and drain on paper towels. Serve with anchovy dressing and pesto.
This recipe yields 8 servings.