Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsJoe’s on NewburyCrispy Calamari Recipe

Crispy Calamari Recipe

Inspired by Joe’s on Newbury
Time45m
Serves4

charred tomato sauce, cherry peppers, parmesan, lemon aioli

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Ingredients

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For the Crispy Calamari

For the Charred Tomato Sauce

For the Lemon Aioli

Method

For the Crispy Calamari

  1. 1

    Prepare the Calamari

    In a mixing bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, and paprika.

  2. 2

    Coat the Calamari

    Toss the calamari rings in the flour mixture until evenly coated. Shake off excess flour.

  3. 3

    Heat the Oil

    In a deep skillet or fryer, heat vegetable oil to 375°F (190°C).

  4. 4

    Fry the Calamari

    Fry the calamari in batches for 2-3 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.

For the Charred Tomato Sauce

  1. 5

    Prepare the Tomatoes

    Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Toss cherry tomatoes with olive oil, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.

  2. 6

    Char the Tomatoes

    Grill the tomatoes for about 5-7 minutes or until they start to burst and have grill marks. Remove from heat.

  3. 7

    Make the Sauce

    In a saucepan, add grilled tomatoes, minced garlic, and balsamic vinegar. Simmer for 5 minutes; mash the tomatoes slightly to create a sauce consistency.

For the Lemon Aioli

  1. 8

    Combine Ingredients

    In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until well combined.

  2. 9

    Adjust Seasoning

    Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.

To Serve

  1. 10

    Plate the Dish

    Arrange crispy calamari on a serving plate. Drizzle with charred tomato sauce and garnish with grated Parmesan, sliced cherry peppers, and chopped parsley.

  2. 11

    Serve with Aioli

    Serve immediately with lemon aioli on the side for dipping.

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