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Ingredients
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For Fried Calamari
For Grilled Calamari
Method
For Fried Calamari
- 1
Prepare the Calamari
Rinse the calamari rings under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.
- 2
Make the Breading
In a large bowl, mix together the flour, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, and paprika.
- 3
- 4
Coat the Calamari
Dip the calamari rings into the wet mixture, then dredge them in the flour mixture until fully coated.
- 5
Heat the Oil
In a large skillet or deep fryer, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 6
Fry the Calamari
Fry the calamari rings in batches for about 2-3 minutes or until golden brown. Remove them from the oil and drain on paper towels.
- 7
Serve
Serve the fried calamari hot with lemon wedges and marinara sauce on the side.
For Grilled Calamari
- 8
Prepare the Calamari
Rinse the calamari tubes under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.
- 9
- 10
Marinate the Calamari
Add the calamari tubes to the marinade and let them sit for at least 30 minutes to absorb the flavors.
- 11
Preheat the Grill
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- 12
- 13
Garnish
Remove the grilled calamari from the grill and sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley.
- 14
Serve
Serve the grilled calamari hot with lemon wedges.
