Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsBruno's Little ItalyCalamari Recipe

Calamari Recipe

Time45m
Serves4

Fried squid served with marinara sauce.

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Ingredients

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Calamari

Method

Calamari Preparation

  1. 1

    Clean the Squid

    Begin by cleaning the squid. Remove the head, innards, and the transparent quill from inside the body. Rinse the squid thoroughly under cold water and slice the body into rings.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Coating

    In a bowl, mix the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. In another bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk until well combined.

  3. 3

    Dredge the Squid

    Dip the squid rings into the egg mixture, allowing excess to drip off, then coat them in the flour mixture. Ensure that each ring is evenly coated.

  4. 4

    Heat the Oil

    In a large pot or deep fryer, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).

  5. 5

    Fry the Squid

    Working in batches, carefully add the coated squid rings to the hot oil. Fry for about 2-3 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.

Marinara Sauce Preparation

  1. 6

    Sauté Garlic

    In a saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic cloves and sauté until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.

  2. 7

    Add Tomatoes and Seasonings

    Pour in the crushed tomatoes, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, and sugar. Stir to combine and let the sauce simmer for about 15 minutes.

  3. 8

    Finish with Basil

    Tear the fresh basil leaves and add them to the sauce. Stir well and let it simmer for an additional 5 minutes.

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