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Ingredients
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Calamari
Marinara Sauce
Method
Preparing the Marinara Sauce
- 1
- 2
Sauté Garlic
Add 3 minced garlic cloves to the hot oil and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- 3
Add Tomatoes and Seasonings
Pour in 28 ounces of canned crushed tomatoes. Stir in 1 teaspoon each of dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and black pepper, and 1 teaspoon of sugar.
- 4
Simmer Sauce
Bring the sauce to a simmer, then reduce heat to low and let it cook for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Preparing the Calamari
- 5
Prepare the Breading
In a large bowl, whisk together 1 cup of all-purpose flour, 1 cup of cornstarch, 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of black pepper, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, and 1 teaspoon of paprika.
- 6
Soak Calamari
Pour 1 cup of buttermilk into another bowl and add the calamari rings. Let them soak for about 10 minutes.
- 7
Coat Calamari
Remove the calamari from the buttermilk, allowing excess to drip off. Dredge them in the flour mixture until well coated.
- 8
- 9
Fry Calamari
Carefully add the coated calamari to the hot oil in batches, frying for 2-3 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
Serving
- 10
Serve Calamari
Serve the crispy calamari immediately with the marinara sauce on the side for dipping.
