Jun 09 2026
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Calamari Recipe

Inspired by Stone & Vine Urban Italian
Time45m
Serves4

Lightly breaded and fried calamari served with marinara sauce.

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Ingredients

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Calamari

Marinara Sauce

Method

Prepare the Marinara Sauce

  1. 1

    Heat the Olive Oil

    In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add the olive oil.

  2. 2

    Sauté the Garlic

    Add the minced garlic cloves and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.

  3. 3

    Add the Tomatoes and Seasonings

    Stir in the canned crushed tomatoes, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, and sugar. Bring to a simmer.

  4. 4

    Simmer the Sauce

    Let the sauce simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in the fresh basil just before serving.

Prepare the Calamari

  1. 5

    Mix Dry Ingredients

    In a large bowl, mix together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.

  2. 6

    Prepare the Egg Mixture

    In another bowl, whisk together the egg and milk until well combined.

  3. 7

    Heat the Oil

    In a large deep skillet or pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 375°F (190°C).

  4. 8

    Coat the Calamari

    Dip each calamari ring in the egg mixture, then dredge in the flour mixture until fully coated.

  5. 9

    Fry the Calamari

    Carefully place the coated calamari in the hot oil, frying in batches to avoid overcrowding. Fry for about 2-3 minutes or until golden brown.

  6. 10

    Drain and Serve

    Remove the fried calamari with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Serve hot with the marinara sauce.

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