Jul 14 2026
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Calamari Recipe

Inspired by Moxies Gloucester Restaurant
Time45m
Serves4

with tempura shrimp, shishito peppers, sriracha aioli & sweet chili sauce

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Ingredients

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Calamari

Tempura Shrimp

Shishito Peppers

Sriracha Aioli

Sweet Chili Sauce

Method

Prepare Calamari

  1. 1

    Coat Calamari

    In a bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, salt, and black pepper. Dredge the calamari rings in the flour mixture until evenly coated.

  2. 2

    Heat Oil

    In a deep skillet or fryer, heat the oil to 350°F (175°C).

  3. 3

    Fry Calamari

    Fry the coated calamari in batches for about 2-3 minutes or until golden brown. Remove and drain on a paper towel.

Prepare Tempura Shrimp

  1. 4

    Make Tempura Batter

    In a bowl, combine the tempura batter mix with cold water until smooth.

  2. 5

    Fry Shrimp

    Dip the shrimp into the tempura batter and fry them in the hot oil for about 2-3 minutes or until crispy and golden. Remove and drain on a paper towel.

Prepare Shishito Peppers

  1. 6

    Sauté Peppers

    In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the shishito peppers and sauté for 3-5 minutes until they blister slightly. Season with sea salt.

Make Sriracha Aioli

  1. 7

    Combine Ingredients

    In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, sriracha sauce, and lemon juice until well combined.

Serve

  1. 8

    Plate the Dish

    Arrange the fried calamari, tempura shrimp, and sautéed shishito peppers on a serving platter. Serve with sriracha aioli and sweet chili sauce on the side.

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