Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsBev'sFried Calamari Recipe

Fried Calamari Recipe

Inspired by Bev's
Time45m
Serves4

Served with marinara sauce.

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Ingredients

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Calamari

Method

Fried Calamari

  1. 1

    Prepare the Calamari

    Rinse the calamari rings under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.

  2. 2

    Make the Coating

    In a medium bowl, mix together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.

  3. 3

    Soak in Buttermilk

    Place the calamari rings in a bowl and pour the buttermilk over them. Let them soak for 15 minutes.

  4. 4

    Heat the Oil

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

  5. 5

    Coat the Calamari

    Remove the calamari from the buttermilk, letting the excess drip off, and then dredge them in the flour mixture, ensuring they are well coated.

  6. 6

    Fry the Calamari

    Fry the coated calamari rings in batches for about 2-3 minutes or until golden brown. Use a slotted spoon to transfer them to a paper towel-lined plate.

  7. 7

    Serve

    Serve the fried calamari hot with marinara sauce.

Marinara Sauce

  1. 8

    Prepare the Marinara Sauce

    In a saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.

  2. 9

    Add Tomatoes and Seasonings

    Stir in the canned crushed tomatoes, oregano, basil, salt, black pepper, and sugar. Bring to a simmer.

  3. 10

    Simmer

    Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  4. 11

    Serve the Sauce

    Serve the marinara sauce warm alongside the fried calamari.

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