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Fried Calamari Recipe

Inspired by Marta Fine Food and Spirits

Time45m

Serves4

Served with marinara and lemon.

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Ingredients

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Calamari

1 pound Fresh calamari, cleaned and sliced

1 cup 00 bread flour

1 cup Cornstarch

1 tsp Celtic sea salt

1 tsp black pepper

1 tsp Cayenne pepper

2 cups Oil for frying

Marinara Sauce

15 oz Canned crushed tomatoes

2 tbs olive oil

2 cloves Garlic, minced

1 tsp Dried oregano

1 tsp Celtic sea salt

1 tsp black pepper

1 tbs Fresh basil, chopped

1 tsp sugar

Garnish

1 whole Lemon wedges

Method

Preparing the Marinara Sauce

1

Cook the Sauce

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

2

Add Tomatoes and Seasonings

Stir in the crushed tomatoes, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, and sugar. Bring to a simmer and let cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add fresh basil before serving.

Frying the Calamari

3

Prepare the Calamari

In a large bowl, mix together the flour, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.

4

Coat the Calamari

Dredge the sliced calamari in the flour mixture until evenly coated. Shake off any excess flour.

5

Heat the Oil

In a deep frying pan, heat the oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).

6

Fry the Calamari

Carefully add the calamari to the hot oil in batches, frying for about 2-3 minutes or until golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels.

Serving

7

Plate and Garnish

Serve the fried calamari hot with a side of marinara sauce for dipping and lemon wedges for garnish.