Calamari Recipe
Recipe information
Make Calamari in just 30m. Lightly breaded and fried calamari served with a spicy marinara sauce.
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Ingredients
Calamari
Spicy Marinara Sauce
Preparing the Calamari
1. Prepare the Calamari
In a bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Mix well.
2. Coat the Calamari
Dip the cleaned and sliced calamari into the beaten egg, allowing excess to drip off. Then, dredge the calamari in the flour and cornmeal mixture, ensuring each piece is well-coated.
3. Heat the Oil
In a deep skillet or frying pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
4. Fry the Calamari
Carefully add the coated calamari to the hot oil in batches, avoiding overcrowding. Fry for about 2-3 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
Making the Spicy Marinara Sauce
5. Sauté Garlic
In a saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and crushed red pepper flakes. Sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
6. Add Tomatoes
Stir in the canned crushed tomatoes, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a simmer.
7. Finish the Sauce
Let the sauce simmer for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Just before serving, stir in the chopped fresh basil.
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