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Ingredients
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Calamari
Marinara Sauce
Method
Calamari Preparation
- 1
Prepare the squid
In a bowl, rinse the cleaned squid rings under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.
- 2
Mix dry ingredients
In a separate bowl, combine the flour, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Mix well.
- 3
- 4
Bread the squid
Dip each squid ring first into the egg, letting the excess drip off, then coat with the flour mixture, and finally dip into the breadcrumbs if desired.
- 5
Fry the squid
In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the breaded squid rings in batches, frying for about 2-3 minutes or until golden brown. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
Marinara Sauce Preparation
- 6
- 7
Add tomatoes and seasonings
Pour in the crushed tomatoes, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine.
- 8
Simmer the sauce
Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 9
Finish the sauce
Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning if necessary. Once done, remove from heat and stir in fresh basil.