Calamari Plate Recipe
Lightly coated and flash fried. Served with pita and Tzatziki. Choice of two sides.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Calamari
In a large bowl, mix together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, and paprika.
- 2
Coat the Calamari
Dredge the calamari rings in the flour mixture until well coated. Shake off any excess flour.
- 3
Heat the Oil
In a deep frying pan or pot, heat oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 180°C (350°F).
- 4
Fry the Calamari
Fry the calamari in batches for about 2-3 minutes or until golden and crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- 5
Warm the Pita
While the calamari is frying, warm the pita bread in a dry skillet for about 1 minute on each side.
- 6
Serve
Plate the fried calamari with warm pita bread and serve with Tzatziki. Choose two sides of your choice.
