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Ingredients
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Calamari
Marinara Sauce
Method
Calamari Preparation
- 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 cayenne pepper.
- 3
Coat the Calamari
Add the calamari rings to the bowl with the dry mixture and toss until they are evenly coated.
- 4
- 5
Fry the Calamari
Carefully add the coated calamari rings to the hot oil in batches. Fry for about 2-3 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
- 6
Drain and Serve
Remove the fried calamari from the oil using a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Keep warm until serving.
Marinara Sauce Preparation
- 7
- 8
Add Tomatoes and Seasonings
Add the canned crushed tomatoes, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to the saucepan. Stir to combine.
- 9
Simmer the Sauce
Bring the sauce to a simmer, reduce the heat to low, and let it cook for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 10
Finish with Basil
Stir in the chopped fresh basil and let the sauce cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- 11
Serve
Serve the marinara sauce warm alongside the crispy calamari.