Calamari Recipe
Lightly breaded calamari served with marinara sauce.
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Ingredients
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Calamari
Marinara Sauce
Method
Prepare the Marinara Sauce
- 1
- 2
Sauté garlic
Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
- 3
Add tomatoes and seasonings
Add the crushed tomatoes, dried oregano, sugar, salt, and black pepper to the saucepan. Stir to combine.
- 4
Simmer the sauce
Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 5
Finish the sauce
Stir in the chopped fresh basil just before serving. Set aside.
Prepare the Calamari
- 6
Prepare the breading
In a bowl, mix the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, and paprika.
- 7
- 8
Bread the calamari
Dip each calamari ring into the flour mixture, then into the beaten eggs, and finally coat with breadcrumbs. Ensure they are evenly coated.
- 9
Heat the oil
In a large skillet, heat 2 cups of olive oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- 10
Fry the calamari
Carefully add the breaded calamari rings to the hot oil in batches, frying for about 2-3 minutes or until golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Serve
- 11
Plate the calamari
Arrange the fried calamari on a serving plate.
- 12
Serve with sauce
Serve hot with the marinara sauce on the side for dipping.
