Fried Calamari Recipe
Lightly breaded calamari served with marinara sauce.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Marinara Sauce
Method
Preparing the Marinara Sauce
- 1
- 2
Add Tomatoes and Seasoning
Stir in the canned crushed tomatoes, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Bring the sauce to a simmer.
- 3
Simmer
Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the fresh basil just before serving.
Preparing the Calamari
- 4
Clean and Prepare Calamari
If not already cleaned, rinse the calamari under cold water and remove the skin. Cut the calamari into rings approximately 1/2 inch thick.
- 5
Set Up Breading Station
In a shallow bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, and paprika. In another bowl, beat the eggs. In a third bowl, place the breadcrumbs.
- 6
Bread the Calamari
Dip each calamari ring first into the flour mixture, then into the egg, and finally coat with breadcrumbs, pressing gently to adhere.
- 7
- 8
Fry the Calamari
Working in batches, carefully add the breaded calamari rings to the hot oil. Fry for about 2-3 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- 9
Serve
Serve the fried calamari hot with the marinara sauce on the side for dipping.
