Jul 14 2026
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Calamari Recipe

Inspired by Le Papillon
Time1h
Serves4

Fried calamari served with a side of marinara sauce.

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Ingredients

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Calamari

Marinara Sauce

Method

Calamari Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Calamari

    Rinse the calamari rings under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.

  2. 2

    Make the Coating

    In a large bowl, combine the flour, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Mix well.

  3. 3

    Soak in Buttermilk

    Pour the buttermilk over the calamari rings and let them soak for about 30 minutes.

  4. 4

    Coat the Calamari

    After soaking, drain the calamari and coat each ring in the flour mixture evenly.

  5. 5

    Heat the Oil

    In a large pot or deep fryer, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).

  6. 6

    Fry the Calamari

    Carefully add the coated calamari rings to the hot oil in batches, frying until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per batch.

  7. 7

    Drain and Serve

    Remove the fried calamari with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Serve hot.

Marinara Sauce Preparation

  1. 8

    Heat the Olive Oil

    In a saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.

  2. 9

    Sauté the Garlic

    Add the minced garlic to the hot oil and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.

  3. 10

    Add the Tomatoes

    Stir in the crushed tomatoes, oregano, basil, salt, black pepper, and sugar.

  4. 11

    Simmer the Sauce

    Bring the sauce to a simmer and let it cook for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  5. 12

    Serve with Calamari

    Once the sauce is ready, serve it warm alongside the fried calamari.

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