Calamari Recipe
Crispy 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
Make the Breading
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
- 3
- 4
Bread the Calamari
Dip each calamari ring first into the wet mixture, then dredge in the flour mixture until fully coated.
- 5
- 6
Fry the Calamari
Carefully add the breaded calamari rings in batches to the hot oil. Fry for about 2-3 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. Remove them with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
Marinara Sauce Preparation
- 7
Sauté Garlic
In a saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic cloves and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- 8
Make the Sauce
Add the canned crushed tomatoes, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, sugar, and fresh basil to the saucepan. Stir well to combine.
- 9
Simmer the Sauce
Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
