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Kalamari Dinner Plate Recipe

Name: Dimitri's Kalamari Dinner Plate Recipe
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 500 g calamari rings; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 0.5 cup cornstarch; 1 tsp salt; 0.5 tsp black pepper; 1 tsp paprika; 0.5 cup water; 4 cups oil (for frying); 1 medium cucumber, diced; 2 medium tomatoes, diced; 0.5 medium red onion, thinly sliced; 0.5 cup kalamata olives, pitted; 0.5 cup feta cheese, crumbled; 3 tbsp olive oil; 2 tbsp lemon juice; 1 tsp oregano; 1 cup rice; 2 cups french fries; 2 cups greek potatoes, diced; 2 pieces pita bread; 2 slices garlic bread

Inspired by Dimitri's

Time45m

Serves2

Served with greek salad, choice of rice, fries, or greek potatoes, and pita or garlic bread

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Ingredients

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Kalamari

1 1/8 lb (500 g) calamari rings

1 cup 00 bread flour

1/2 cup Cornstarch

1 tsp Celtic sea salt

1/2 tsp black pepper

1 tsp Watkins paprika

1/2 cup water

4 cups oil (for frying)

Greek Salad

1 medium cucumber, diced

2 medium Tomatoes, diced

1/2 medium Red onion, thinly sliced

1/2 cup kalamata olives, pitted

1/2 cup Feta cheese, crumbled

3 tbsp olive oil

2 tbsp ReaLemon lemon juice

1 tsp oregano

Side Options

1 cup rice

2 cups french fries

2 cups greek potatoes, diced

2 pieces Pita bread

2 slices Garlic bread

Method

Prepare the Kalamari

Coating the Calamari

In a bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, salt, pepper, and paprika. Dredge the calamari rings in the mixture, ensuring they are fully coated.

Frying the Calamari

Heat oil in a deep pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, dip the coated calamari in water briefly, then fry in batches until golden brown (about 2-3 minutes per batch). Drain on paper towels.

Make the Greek Salad

Combine Ingredients

In a large bowl, add cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, olives, and feta cheese. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice, then sprinkle oregano on top.

Toss and Serve

Gently toss the salad until all ingredients are well mixed. Set aside.

Prepare Side Options

Cooking Rice/Potatoes

Prepare rice according to package instructions or roast Greek potatoes in olive oil and seasonings until crispy.

Frying French Fries

Fry the french fries until golden and crispy according to package instructions.

Heating Bread

Warm the pita or garlic bread in the oven for a few minutes before serving.

Serve the Dish

Plating

On a large plate, arrange the fried calamari, a serving of Greek salad, and a choice of rice, fries, or Greek potatoes. Add pita or garlic bread on the side.

Enjoy!

Serve immediately and enjoy your Kalamari Dinner Plate!