Fried Calamari Recipe
Lightly battered and fried calamari served with marinara sauce.
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Ingredients
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Calamari
Marinara Sauce
Method
Fried Calamari
- 1
Prepare Calamari
Rinse the calamari under cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Cut the calamari into rings about 1/2 inch thick.
- 2
Make the Batter
In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. In another bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk.
- 3
Coat Calamari
Dip the calamari rings into the egg mixture first, allowing excess to drip off, then dredge them in the flour mixture, making sure they are evenly coated.
- 4
- 5
Fry Calamari
Working in batches, carefully add the coated calamari to the hot oil and fry for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
Marinara Sauce
- 6
- 7
Add Tomatoes
Add the canned crushed tomatoes, dried oregano, salt, sugar, and black pepper to the saucepan. Stir to combine.
- 8
Simmer Sauce
Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer and cook for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the fresh basil leaves towards the end of cooking.