Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsMonarch Restaurant & TerraceCrispy Jalapeño Calamari Recipe

Crispy Jalapeño Calamari Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

Crispy Calamari & Jalapeños | Shaved Lemons | Roasted Jalapeño Salsa

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Ingredients

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For the Crispy Jalapeño Calamari

Method

Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Ingredients

    In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, and paprika. Mix well.

  2. 2

    Dredging the Calamari

    Dip each calamari ring into the buttermilk, then dredge in the flour mixture until well coated. Repeat with all calamari and jalapeño slices.

  3. 3

    Frying

    Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, fry the calamari and jalapeños in batches until golden and crispy, about 2-3 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels.

  4. 4

    Serving

    Serve the crispy calamari and jalapeños hot with shaved lemons and roasted jalapeño salsa on the side.

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