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Ingredients
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Calamari
Spicy 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 Batter
In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes.
- 3
Prepare the Wet Mixture
In another bowl, whisk together the egg and buttermilk until well combined.
- 4
Coat the Calamari
Dip the calamari rings into the wet mixture, allowing excess to drip off, then dredge them in the flour mixture until well coated.
- 5
Heat the Oil
In a large, deep skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 375°F (190°C).
- 6
Fry the Calamari
Fry the coated calamari in batches for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
Spicy Marinara Sauce Preparation
- 7
Sauté the Garlic
In a saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic cloves and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- 8
Add the Tomatoes
Stir in the canned crushed tomatoes, red pepper flakes, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, and sugar. Bring to a simmer.
- 9
Simmer the Sauce
Let the sauce simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally to thicken.
- 10
Finish with Basil
Remove from heat and stir in the fresh basil leaves.
