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
Rinse the calamari rings under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.
- 2
Set Up Breading Station
In a shallow bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. In another bowl, whisk together the egg and milk until well combined.
- 3
- 4
Heat Oil
In a large pot or deep fryer, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 5
Fry the Calamari
Carefully add the breaded calamari rings to the hot oil in batches, ensuring not to overcrowd the pot. Fry for about 2-3 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
- 6
Drain
Using a slotted spoon, remove the fried calamari and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
Marinara Sauce Preparation
- 7
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- 9
Add Tomatoes and Seasoning
Stir in the canned crushed tomatoes, oregano, basil, salt, black pepper, and sugar. Mix well.
- 10
Simmer Sauce
Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer and let it cook for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
