Fried Calamari Recipe
Lightly breaded, served with marinara.
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Ingredients
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Calamari
Marinara Sauce
Method
Preparing the Marinara Sauce
- 1
- 2
Make the Sauce
Add the crushed tomatoes, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to the saucepan. Stir well and bring to a simmer. Let it simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 3
Finish the Sauce
Once the sauce has thickened, stir in the fresh basil. Remove from heat and set aside.
Frying the Calamari
- 4
Prepare the Calamari
Clean the calamari by removing the insides and the skin. Cut the calamari into rings about 1/2 inch thick.
- 5
Set Up Breading Station
In one bowl, mix together the flour, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, and paprika. In a second bowl, beat the eggs. In a third bowl, place the breadcrumbs.
- 6
Bread the Calamari
Dip each calamari ring first into the flour mixture, then into the beaten eggs, and finally coat with breadcrumbs. Set aside on a plate.
- 7
- 8
Fry the Calamari
Carefully add the breaded calamari rings to the hot oil in batches, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. Fry for about 2-3 minutes or until they are golden brown and crispy.
- 9
Drain and Serve
Remove the fried calamari with a slotted spoon and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Serve hot with the marinara sauce.
