Calamari Recipe
Crispy fried calamari served with marinara sauce.
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Ingredients
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Calamari
Marinara Sauce
Method
Calamari Preparation
- 1
Clean the Calamari
Rinse the fresh calamari under cold water, remove the head, and pull out the innards. Cut the body into rings and set aside.
- 2
Prepare the Breading
In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Whisk together until well mixed.
- 3
Prepare the Wet Mixture
In another bowl, whisk the eggs and buttermilk together until smooth.
- 4
Coat the Calamari
Dip each calamari ring first into the wet mixture, allowing excess to drip off, then dredge in the flour mixture until fully coated.
- 5
- 6
Fry the Calamari
Carefully add the coated calamari rings in batches to the hot oil. Fry for about 2-3 minutes or until golden brown. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
Marinara Sauce Preparation
- 7
- 8
Combine Ingredients
Add the crushed tomatoes, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, black pepper, and sugar to the saucepan. Stir well to combine.
- 9
Simmer the Sauce
Bring the sauce to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and let it simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
