Traditional Calamari Recipe
Plum tomato marinara sauce, lemon
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Ingredients
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Calamari
Plum Tomato Marinara Sauce
Method
Preparing the Marinara Sauce
- 1
- 2
Add tomatoes
Add the canned plum tomatoes, including their juices, to the saucepan. Stir well.
- 3
Season the sauce
Add dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Simmer the sauce on low heat for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 4
Finish the sauce
Stir in the chopped fresh basil and cook for an additional 5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
Preparing the Calamari
- 5
Clean the calamari
If not pre-cleaned, clean the calamari by removing the head, innards, and skin. Rinse under cold water and cut into rings.
- 6
Prepare the batter
In a bowl, mix together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, salt, and black pepper.
- 7
Heat the oil
In a deep skillet or frying pan, heat 2 cups of olive oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 8
Coat the calamari
Toss the calamari rings in the batter mixture until fully coated.
- 9
Fry the calamari
Once the oil is hot, carefully add the battered calamari in small batches. Fry for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
- 10
Drain and serve
Remove the calamari with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the calamari and serve hot with marinara sauce.
