Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsThe Barking CrabFried Ri Style Calamari Recipe

Fried Ri Style Calamari Recipe

Inspired by The Barking Crab
Time30m
Serves4

Garlic butter, cherry peppers

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Ingredients

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Calamari

Method

Preparing the Calamari

  1. 1

    Clean and Slice

    Ensure that the calamari is cleaned and sliced into rings. Pat them dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.

  2. 2

    Seasoning

    In a mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to distribute the seasoning evenly.

  3. 3

    Coating the Calamari

    Dredge the calamari rings in the seasoned flour mixture, ensuring each piece is well-coated. Shake off any excess flour.

Frying the Calamari

  1. 4

    Heat the Oil

    In a deep skillet or frying pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).

  2. 5

    Fry the Calamari

    Carefully add the coated calamari to the hot oil in batches, avoiding overcrowding. Fry for about 2-3 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.

  3. 6

    Drain and Set Aside

    Use a slotted spoon to remove the fried calamari from the oil and transfer them to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.

Preparing the Garlic Butter Sauce

  1. 7

    Melt the Butter

    In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter.

  2. 8

    Add Garlic and Cherry Peppers

    Once the butter is melted, add the minced garlic and sliced cherry peppers. Sauté for about 2-3 minutes until the garlic is fragrant.

  3. 9

    Combine and Garnish

    Pour the garlic butter sauce over the fried calamari. Toss to coat, and garnish with chopped parsley and serve with lemon wedges.

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