Jul 09 2026

Calamari Recipe

Time40m
Serves4

Lightly fried calamari served with marinara sauce.

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Ingredients

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Calamari

Method

Calamari Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the ingredients

    Rinse the calamari rings under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.

  2. 2

    Mix dry ingredients

    In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Mix well.

  3. 3

    Coat the calamari

    Dredge the calamari rings in the flour mixture until fully coated. Shake off excess flour.

  4. 4

    Heat the oil

    In a deep skillet or frying pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).

  5. 5

    Fry the calamari

    Carefully add the coated calamari to the hot oil in batches, making sure not to overcrowd the pan. Fry for about 2-3 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.

  6. 6

    Drain

    Using a slotted spoon, remove the calamari from the oil and transfer them to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.

Marinara Sauce Preparation

  1. 7

    Sauté the onions

    In a saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion and sauté for about 5 minutes, or until softened and translucent.

  2. 8

    Add garlic

    Add the minced garlic to the saucepan and sauté for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

  3. 9

    Combine sauce ingredients

    Stir in the canned crushed tomatoes, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, black pepper, and sugar. Mix well.

  4. 10

    Simmer the sauce

    Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer. Reduce the heat to low and let it cook for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

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