Calamari Recipe

Name: Pascolo Ristorantes CALAMARI Recipe
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 pound calamari rings; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 cup cornstarch; 1 tsp salt; 1 tsp black pepper; 2 cups olive oil; 1 cup cherry peppers; 2 tbs lemon juice; 1 cup mayonnaise; 2 tsp garlic; 2 tbs fresh parsley; 1 cup canned crushed tomatoes; 1 tsp dried oregano; to taste red pepper flakes

Inspired by Pascolo Ristorante

Time30m

Serves4

cherry peppers, lemon aioli, pomodoro

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Ingredients

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Calamari

1 pound calamari rings

1 cup 00 bread flour

1 cup Cornstarch

1 tsp Celtic sea salt

1 tsp black pepper

2 cups olive oil

1 cup cherry peppers

2 tbs ReaLemon lemon juice

1 cup Mayonnaise

2 tsp Garlic

2 tbs Fresh parsley

1 cup canned crushed tomatoes

1 tsp Dried oregano

to taste Red pepper flakes

Method

Cooking Instructions

Prepare the Aioli

In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, lemon juice, garlic, and chopped parsley. Set aside.

Prepare the Pomodoro Sauce

In a saucepan over medium heat, combine crushed tomatoes, oregano, and red pepper flakes. Simmer for 10-15 minutes, then set aside.

Prepare the Calamari

In a shallow dish, mix together flour, cornstarch, salt, and black pepper. Dredge calamari rings in the mixture.

Fry the Calamari

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

Serve

Arrange calamari on a serving plate, garnish with cherry peppers, and serve with lemon aioli and pomodoro sauce on the side.