Crispy Calamari Recipe
Served with a spicy marinara sauce.
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Ingredients
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For the Calamari
For the Spicy Marinara Sauce
Method
Preparing the Calamari
- 1
Clean the Calamari
Rinse the calamari rings under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.
- 2
Prepare the Breading
In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder. Mix until well combined.
- 3
Soak in Buttermilk
Pour the buttermilk into a separate bowl. Dip each calamari ring into the buttermilk, coating it thoroughly, then transfer to the flour mixture and coat well. Shake off any excess flour.
- 4
- 5
Fry the Calamari
Carefully add the coated calamari rings to the hot oil in batches. Fry for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
Making the Spicy Marinara Sauce
- 6
- 7
Add the Tomatoes and Spices
Stir in the crushed tomatoes, red pepper flakes, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
- 8
Simmer the Sauce
Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 9
Finish with Fresh Basil
Stir in the chopped fresh basil just before serving.