Fritto Calamari Recipe
Lightly breaded calamari served over a bed of spring mix and marinara sauce
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Ingredients
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Calamari
Salad
Marinara Sauce
Method
Preparing the Marinara Sauce
- 1
- 2
Add Tomatoes and Season
Pour in the canned crushed tomatoes, and add dried oregano, salt, and sugar. Stir well to combine.
- 3
Simmer the Sauce
Bring the sauce to a simmer, reduce the heat to low, and let it cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 4
Finish with Basil
Before serving, stir in fresh basil leaves, and set the sauce aside.
Preparing the Calamari
- 5
Prepare the Breading
In a bowl, mix together flour, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, and paprika. In another bowl, beat the eggs.
- 6
Coat the Calamari
Dredge each calamari ring in the flour mixture, dip it in the beaten eggs, and then coat it with breadcrumbs. Set aside on a plate.
- 7
Heat the Oil
In a deep pot or fryer, heat the oil to 180°C (350°F).
- 8
Fry the Calamari
Once the oil is hot, carefully add the breaded calamari in batches, frying for about 2-3 minutes until golden brown. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on paper towels to drain.
Assembling the Dish
- 9
Prepare the Plate
On a serving plate, create a bed of spring mix greens.
- 10
Top with Calamari
Arrange the fried calamari on top of the greens.
- 11
Add Marinara Sauce
Spoon the marinara sauce over the calamari or serve it on the side for dipping.
