Calamari Recipe
Fried calamari served with marinara sauce.
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Ingredients
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Calamari
Marinara Sauce
Method
Calamari Preparation
- 1
Clean the Squid
Rinse the fresh calamari under cold water. Remove the head and innards, then slice the body into rings about 1/2 inch thick.
- 2
Set Up Breading Station
In a bowl, mix the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper. In another bowl, beat the eggs.
- 3
Bread the Calamari
Dip each calamari ring first into the egg, then coat thoroughly with the flour mixture. Shake off any excess flour.
- 4
Heat Oil
In a large pot or deep fryer, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 375°F (190°C).
- 5
Fry the Calamari
Carefully add the breaded calamari to the hot oil in batches. Fry for about 2-3 minutes or until golden brown. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
Marinara Sauce Preparation
- 6
- 7
Add Tomatoes
Pour in the canned crushed tomatoes and stir to combine.
- 8
Season the Sauce
Add dried oregano, dried basil, salt, black pepper, sugar, and red pepper flakes to the sauce. Stir well.
- 9
Simmer
Reduce heat to low and let the sauce simmer for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.