Calamari Recipe
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Ingredients
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For the Calamari
For the Dipping Sauce
Method
Preparing the Calamari
- 1
Clean the Calamari
Rinse the fresh calamari rings under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.
- 2
Prepare the Coating
In a large bowl, mix together all-purpose flour, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, and paprika until well combined.
- 3
Soak in Buttermilk
Place the cleaned calamari rings in another bowl and pour buttermilk over them. Let them soak for at least 30 minutes.
- 4
Coat the Calamari
Remove the calamari from the buttermilk, allowing excess to drip off. Dredge them in the flour mixture until fully coated.
Frying the Calamari
- 5
- 6
Fry the Calamari
Carefully add the coated calamari rings to the hot oil in small batches, frying for about 2-3 minutes or until they turn golden brown.
- 7
Drain and Cool
Once cooked, use a slotted spoon to transfer the calamari to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
Making the Dipping Sauce
- 8
Combine the Ingredients
In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, ketchup, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and salt until smooth.
- 9
Serve
Serve the fried calamari hot with the dipping sauce on the side.
