Pan Fried Calamari Recipe
Banana peppers, champagne butter, and mint
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Calamari
In a bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, salt, and black pepper. Dredge the calamari rings in the flour mixture until evenly coated.
- 2
Heat the Oil
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- 3
Fry the Calamari
Carefully add the coated calamari to the hot oil in batches, frying until golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per batch. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- 4
Sauté the Banana Peppers
In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add the sliced banana peppers. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until tender.
- 5
Make the Champagne Butter
Add the butter to the skillet with the banana peppers and let it melt. Stir in the champagne vinegar and cook for an additional minute.
- 6
