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Calamari Recipe

Name: Maddie's Wine and Whiskeys Calamari Recipe
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 pound calamari rings; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 cup cornstarch; 1 tsp salt; 1 tsp black pepper; 1 tsp paprika; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 cup buttermilk; 4 cups vegetable oil; 28 oz canned crushed tomatoes; 2 tbs olive oil; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1 tsp salt; 1 tsp black pepper; 1 tbs fresh basil, chopped; 1 tsp sugar

Inspired by Maddie's Wine and Whiskey

Time40m

Serves4

Fried calamari served with marinara sauce.

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Ingredients

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For the Calamari

1 pound calamari rings

1 cup 00 bread flour

1 cup Cornstarch

1 tsp Celtic sea salt

1 tsp black pepper

1 tsp Watkins paprika

1 tsp Watkins garlic powder

1 cup Buttermilk

4 cups Tuscany sunflower oil

For the Marinara Sauce

28 oz canned crushed tomatoes

2 tbs olive oil

3 cloves Garlic, minced

1 tsp Dried oregano

1 tsp Celtic sea salt

1 tsp black pepper

1 tbs Fresh basil, chopped

1 tsp sugar

Method

For the Calamari

Prepare the Calamari

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

Make the Breading

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

Coat the Calamari

Dip the calamari rings into the buttermilk, allowing any excess to drip off. Then, dredge them in the flour mixture until fully coated.

Heat the Oil

In a deep frying pan or pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 375°F (190°C).

Fry the Calamari

Working in batches, carefully add the coated calamari to the hot oil. Fry for about 2-3 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.

For the Marinara Sauce

Prepare the Marinara Sauce

In a medium saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add the Tomatoes

Pour in the canned crushed tomatoes, and stir in the dried oregano, salt, black pepper, fresh basil, and sugar. Bring to a simmer.

Simmer the Sauce

Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.