Calamari Motown Recipe
Tender hand cut strips, marinated in olive oil, garlic, parmesan cheese, tossed in seasoned flour & flash fried
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Ingredients
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Calamari Ingredients
Method
Preparation Instructions
- 1
Marinate the Calamari
In a large bowl, combine the cleaned calamari strips, olive oil, minced garlic, and grated Parmesan cheese. Toss to coat well and let marinate for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
- 2
Prepare the Coating
In another bowl, mix together the all-purpose flour, salt, black pepper, and paprika until well combined.
- 3
Coat the Calamari
Remove the calamari from the marinade and let excess liquid drip off. Dredge the calamari strips in the seasoned flour mixture until evenly coated.
- 4
Heat the Oil
In a deep skillet or frying pan, heat the oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 5
Fry the Calamari
Carefully add the coated calamari strips to the hot oil in batches, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. Fry for about 2-3 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- 6
Serve
Serve the flash-fried calamari hot with your choice of dipping sauce, such as marinara or aioli.