Calamari Two Ways Recipe
Classic fried or Rhode Island style (garlic butter and cherry peppers) served with marinara.
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Ingredients
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For Classic Fried Calamari
For Rhode Island Style Calamari
Method
For Classic Fried Calamari
- 1
Prepare the Calamari
Rinse the calamari rings under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.
- 2
Mix the Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Mix well.
- 3
Coat the Calamari
Dredge the calamari rings in the flour mixture until well coated.
- 4
Heat the Oil
In a large pot or deep fryer, heat the oil to 350°F (175°C).
- 5
Fry the Calamari
Carefully add the coated calamari to the hot oil, frying in batches for about 2-3 minutes until golden brown. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- 6
Serve
Serve the fried calamari hot with marinara sauce on the side.
For Rhode Island Style Calamari
- 7
Prepare the Calamari
Rinse the calamari rings under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.
- 8
Melt the Butter
In a large skillet, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat.
- 9
- 10
Cook the Calamari
Add the calamari rings to the skillet, season with salt and black pepper, and cook for about 3-4 minutes until the calamari is opaque and tender.
- 11
Garnish and Serve
Remove from heat, sprinkle with chopped parsley, and serve with marinara sauce on the side.