Jul 14 2026
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Calamari Recipe

Inspired by Noble Crust of St. Petersburg
Time45m
Serves4

Fried calamari served with marinara sauce.

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Ingredients

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For the Calamari

For the Marinara Sauce

Method

For the Calamari

  1. 1

    Prepare the Calamari

    Clean the calamari thoroughly. Cut the bodies into rings and leave the tentacles whole. Pat dry with paper towels.

  2. 2

    Mix the Coating

    In a large bowl, combine all-purpose flour, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Mix well.

  3. 3

    Heat the Oil

    In a large pot or deep fryer, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).

  4. 4

    Coat the Calamari

    Toss the calamari pieces in the flour mixture until well coated.

  5. 5

    Fry the Calamari

    In batches, carefully add the coated calamari to the hot oil. Fry for about 2-3 minutes or until golden brown. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.

  6. 6

    Serve

    Serve the fried calamari hot with lemon wedges on the side.

For the Marinara Sauce

  1. 7

    Cook the Sauce

    In a medium saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.

  2. 8

    Add Tomatoes and Spices

    Stir in the crushed tomatoes, oregano, basil, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a simmer.

  3. 9

    Simmer

    Reduce heat and let the sauce simmer for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Adjust seasoning if necessary.

  4. 10

    Finish the Sauce

    Once the sauce has thickened, stir in the chopped parsley before serving.

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