Calamari Recipe
Fried calamari served with a spicy marinara sauce.
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Ingredients
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Calamari Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Calamari
In a large bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper. Mix well.
- 2
Soak the Calamari
Pour the buttermilk over the calamari rings in a separate bowl. Let them soak for about 30 minutes.
- 3
Coat the Calamari
After soaking, remove the calamari from the buttermilk and let excess drip off. Dredge the rings in the flour mixture until fully coated. Shake off any excess flour.
- 4
- 5
Fry the Calamari
Carefully add the coated calamari in batches 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
Serve
Serve the fried calamari hot, with marinara sauce on the side for dipping. Sprinkle with red pepper flakes if desired.