Calamari Fritti Recipe
Fried calamari with marinara sauce.
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Ingredients
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Calamari
Marinara Sauce
Method
Preparing the Marinara Sauce
- 1
- 2
Sauté the Garlic
Add the minced garlic cloves to the pan and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- 3
Add Tomatoes and Seasonings
Stir in the canned crushed tomatoes, oregano, basil, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, and sugar.
- 4
Simmer the Sauce
Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer and let it cook for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Preparing the Calamari
- 5
Prepare the Calamari
Clean the calamari by removing the head, innards, and the transparent quill. Cut into rings about 1/2 inch thick.
- 6
Mix the Coating
In a bowl, combine the flour, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
- 7
Heat the Oil
In a deep pot or fryer, heat the vegetable oil to 375°F (190°C).
- 8
Coat the Calamari
Dredge the calamari rings in the flour mixture until well coated.
- 9
Fry the Calamari
Fry the calamari in batches for about 2-3 minutes or until golden brown. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- 10
Serve
Serve the fried calamari hot with the marinara sauce on the side for dipping.