Calamari San Remo Recipe
Lightly fried, breaded calamari sautéed with garlic, hot cherry peppers, fresh tomatoes and olive oil.
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Ingredients
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Calamari
Sauté Mixture
Method
Preparing the Calamari
- 1
Clean the Calamari
If using whole calamari, clean and slice them into rings. Rinse under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
- 2
Bread the Calamari
In a bowl, mix the flour, salt, and black pepper. Dredge each calamari ring in the flour mixture, ensuring they are well-coated. Shake off any excess flour.
Frying the Calamari
- 3
Heat the Oil
In a large skillet or deep fryer, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 4
Fry the Calamari
Carefully add the breaded calamari rings to the hot oil in batches. Fry for about 2-3 minutes or until they are golden brown and crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
Creating the Sauté Mixture
- 5
Sauté the Garlic
In a separate large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
- 6
Add Peppers and Tomatoes
Stir in the sliced hot cherry peppers and diced fresh tomatoes. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes are soft and the mixture is well combined.
Combining and Serving
- 7
Combine Calamari and Sauté Mixture
Add the fried calamari to the sauté mixture and toss gently to coat the calamari with the garlic, peppers, and tomatoes.
- 8
Garnish and Serve
Remove from heat and sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley. Serve immediately as an appetizer or main dish.
