Fried Calamari Recipe
FRESH, never frozen tender pieces of calamari served with our homemade tomato sauce.
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Ingredients
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Fried Calamari
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Preparing the Calamari
Rinse the calamari rings under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
- 2
- 3
Coating the Calamari
Dip each calamari ring into the egg mixture, then coat with the flour mixture, shaking off any excess.
- 4
Frying the Calamari
In a large, deep skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it shimmers. Fry the coated calamari in batches for about 2-3 minutes or until golden brown. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
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Serving
Serve the fried calamari hot with a side of homemade tomato sauce for dipping.
