Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsArgosyFried Calamari Recipe

Fried Calamari Recipe

Inspired by Argosy
Time40m
Serves4

Served with spicy marinara sauce.

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Ingredients

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Calamari

Method

Preparing the Calamari

  1. 1

    Mix Dry Ingredients

    In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper. Mix well until evenly blended.

  2. 2

    Coat the Calamari

    Add the cleaned and sliced calamari to the bowl with the dry mixture. Toss until all pieces are well-coated with the flour mixture.

  3. 3

    Heat the Oil

    In a large deep skillet or pot, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 375°F (190°C).

  4. 4

    Fry the Calamari

    Carefully add the coated calamari to the hot oil, in batches if necessary, and fry for about 2-3 minutes or until golden brown. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.

Making the Spicy Marinara Sauce

  1. 5

    Sauté Garlic

    In a medium saucepan, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and crushed red pepper flakes, sautéing for about 1 minute until fragrant.

  2. 6

    Add Tomatoes and Seasonings

    Pour in the canned crushed tomatoes, then add the dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.

  3. 7

    Simmer the Sauce

    Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  4. 8

    Finish with Basil

    Once the sauce has thickened slightly, stir in the chopped fresh basil and remove from heat. Adjust seasoning if necessary.

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