Calamari Recipe
Lightly breaded and fried calamari, served with marinara sauce.
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Ingredients
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Calamari
Marinara Sauce
Method
Calamari Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Calamari
If the calamari is not pre-cleaned, clean it by removing the skin and innards. Cut the body into rings and set aside.
- 2
Set Up Breading Station
In a shallow bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs. In a third bowl, place the breadcrumbs.
- 3
Breading the Calamari
Dip each calamari ring first into the flour mixture, then into the egg, and finally coat with breadcrumbs. Make sure each piece is well coated.
- 4
Frying
In a deep frying pan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, fry the breaded calamari in batches for about 2-3 minutes or until golden brown. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on paper towels to drain.
Marinara Sauce Preparation
- 5
- 6
Sauté Garlic
Add minced garlic to the hot oil and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- 7
- 8
Simmer Sauce
Bring the sauce to a simmer and let it cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.
