Fried Calamari Recipe
Crispy calamari served with marinara sauce.
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Ingredients
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Calamari
Marinara Sauce
Method
Calamari Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Calamari
Rinse the calamari rings under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.
- 2
Make the Breading Mixture
In a large bowl, combine all-purpose flour, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder. Mix well.
- 3
Dip in Buttermilk
Pour buttermilk into another bowl. Dip the calamari rings into the buttermilk, allowing excess to drip off.
- 4
Coat with Breading
Take the buttermilk-dipped calamari and coat them in the flour mixture. Make sure they are evenly coated.
- 5
Heat the Oil
In a deep pan, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 6
Fry the Calamari
Fry the coated calamari in batches for about 2-3 minutes or until golden brown. Do not overcrowd the pan.
- 7
Drain and Serve
Remove the fried calamari and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil. Serve hot.
Marinara Sauce Preparation
- 8
- 9
Add Tomatoes and Seasonings
Add the canned crushed tomatoes, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, black pepper, and sugar to the saucepan. Stir to combine.
- 10
Simmer the Sauce
Bring the sauce to a simmer. Reduce heat and let it cook for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 11
Adjust Seasoning
Taste the marinara sauce and adjust seasoning if necessary. Remove from heat and keep warm until serving.