Fried Calamari Recipe
Fried Calamari in marinara sauce.
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Ingredients
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Calamari
Marinara Sauce
Method
Prepare the Marinara Sauce
- 1
- 2
Add Tomatoes and Seasonings
Stir in the canned crushed tomatoes, dried oregano, dried basil, sugar, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a simmer.
- 3
Simmer the Sauce
Reduce heat to low and let the sauce simmer for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.
Prepare the Calamari
- 4
Set Up Breading Station
In one bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, and paprika. In another bowl, pour in the buttermilk.
- 5
Coat the Calamari
Dip the calamari rings first into the buttermilk, allowing excess to drip off, then dredge them in the flour mixture until evenly coated.
- 6
- 7
Fry the Calamari
Working in batches, fry the coated calamari rings for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. Use a slotted spoon to transfer them to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
Serve
- 8
Plate and Serve
Serve the fried calamari hot with a side of marinara sauce for dipping.
