Jul 14 2026
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Calamari With Marinara Recipe

Inspired by Pork Chops BBQ Flemington
Time50m
Serves4

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Ingredients

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Calamari

Marinara Sauce

Method

Prepare the Marinara Sauce

  1. 1

    Heat the Olive Oil

    In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil and heat until shimmering.

  2. 2

    Sauté Garlic

    Add the minced garlic to the saucepan and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, making sure not to burn it.

  3. 3

    Add Tomatoes and Seasoning

    Pour in the crushed tomatoes, and add oregano, basil, salt, black pepper, and sugar. Stir well to combine.

  4. 4

    Simmer the Sauce

    Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  5. 5

    Finish the Sauce

    Stir in the chopped fresh parsley just before serving and remove from heat.

Prepare the Calamari

  1. 6

    Clean the Calamari

    If using whole calamari, clean and cut them into rings. Rinse under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.

  2. 7

    Make the Batter

    In a bowl, mix the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.

  3. 8

    Prepare the Wet Ingredients

    In another bowl, whisk together the egg and milk until well combined.

  4. 9

    Heat the Oil

    In a deep skillet or frying pan, heat 2 cups of vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 375°F (190°C).

  5. 10

    Coat the Calamari

    Dip the calamari rings first into the egg mixture and then coat them in the flour mixture, shaking off the excess.

  6. 11

    Fry the Calamari

    Carefully add the coated calamari rings to the hot oil in batches, being careful not to overcrowd the pan. Fry for about 2-3 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.

  7. 12

    Drain and Serve

    Using a slotted spoon, remove the fried calamari and drain on paper towels. Serve hot with the marinara sauce on the side.

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