Calamari Recipe
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Ingredients
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For the Calamari
For the Dipping Sauce
Method
Preparing the Calamari
- 1
Clean the Calamari
Rinse the calamari under cold water. Remove the head and innards, and peel off the outer skin if necessary. Cut the body into rings about 1/2 inch wide.
- 2
Marinate in Buttermilk
Place the calamari rings in a bowl and pour in the buttermilk. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator to tenderize the squid.
- 3
Prepare the Coating
In a large bowl, mix together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
Frying the Calamari
- 4
Heat the Oil
In a deep frying pan or pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 5
Coat the Calamari
Remove the calamari from the buttermilk and let any excess drip off. Dredge the rings in the flour mixture, ensuring they are well coated.
- 6
Fry the Calamari
Carefully place the coated calamari rings into the hot oil in batches. Fry for about 2-3 minutes or until they are golden brown and crispy. Remove them with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
Preparing the Dipping Sauce
- 7
Mix the Sauce
In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, ketchup, lemon juice, hot sauce, and garlic powder. Mix well until smooth.