Calamari Recipe
Crispy calamari served with marinara sauce.
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Ingredients
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Calamari Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Calamari
Rinse the calamari rings under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.
- 2
Make the Batter
In a bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, and paprika. In another bowl, beat the egg and mix it with buttermilk.
- 3
Coat the Calamari
Dip the calamari rings in the buttermilk mixture, then dredge them in the flour mixture until fully coated.
- 4
Heat the Oil
In a large pot or deep fryer, heat the vegetable oil to 375°F (190°C).
- 5
Fry the Calamari
Carefully add the coated calamari rings to the hot oil in batches, frying for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
- 6
Drain and Serve
Remove the fried calamari with a slotted spoon and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil. Serve hot with marinara sauce.