Recipes East Side Mario's Calamari al Diavolo

Calamari Al Diavolo Recipe

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@eastsidemarios

Oct 11 2025

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45m

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Serves 4

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Recipe information

Make Calamari Al Diavolo in just 45m. Crisp strips of calamari, drizzled with tomato broth and topped with onion, garlic, red and green peppers and a hot cherry bomb.

Preparing the Calamari

1. Clean the Calamari

Rinse the fresh calamari under cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Slice them into 1/2 inch thick rings.

2. Season the Flour

In a bowl, mix the all-purpose flour with salt and black pepper.

3. Coat the Calamari

Dredge the calamari rings in the seasoned flour until evenly coated. Shake off any excess flour.

4. Fry the Calamari

In a deep skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, fry the calamari in batches until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the fried calamari to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.

Making the Tomato Broth

5. Sauté Vegetables

In a medium saucepan, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion, and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Then add the minced garlic, red bell pepper, and green bell pepper, cooking for an additional 3-4 minutes until softened.

6. Add Tomatoes and Seasonings

Stir in the canned crushed tomatoes, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a simmer and let it cook for about 10-15 minutes to meld the flavors.

7. Add Hot Peppers

Slice the hot cherry bomb pepper and add it to the broth, adjusting the amount according to your spice preference. Cook for an additional 2 minutes.

Serving

8. Plate the Dish

To serve, place a generous portion of fried calamari on a plate and drizzle with the tomato broth. Garnish with additional diced peppers if desired.

9. Enjoy!

Serve immediately while hot and enjoy your Calamari al Diavolo.