Calamari Recipe
Fried calamari with a spicy marinara sauce.
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Ingredients
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Calamari
Spicy Marinara Sauce
Method
Calamari
- 1
Prepare the Calamari
Rinse the calamari rings under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.
- 2
Make the Breading
In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, paprika, cayenne pepper, and garlic powder.
- 3
Drench in Buttermilk
Pour the buttermilk into a separate bowl. Dip each calamari ring into the buttermilk, allowing any excess to drip off.
- 4
Coat the Calamari
Dredge the buttermilk-coated calamari rings in the flour mixture until well-coated. Shake off any excess.
- 5
- 6
Fry the Calamari
Carefully add the coated calamari rings to the hot oil in batches, frying until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
Spicy Marinara Sauce
- 7
- 8
Add the Tomatoes
Stir in the canned crushed tomatoes, red pepper flakes, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
- 9
Simmer the Sauce
Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 10
Finish the Sauce
Stir in the chopped fresh basil just before serving.