Calamari Fritti Recipe
Fried calamari served with marinara sauce.
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Ingredients
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Calamari
Marinara Sauce
Method
Calamari Preparation
- 1
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Mix well to combine.
- 2
Prepare Wet Mixture
In another bowl, whisk together the egg and buttermilk until well combined.
- 3
Coat Calamari Rings
Dip each calamari ring into the wet mixture, allowing excess liquid to drip off. Then, coat it in the dry mixture, shaking off any excess flour.
- 4
Heat Oil
In a deep skillet or frying pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 5
Fry Calamari
Fry the coated calamari rings in batches for about 2-3 minutes or until they are golden brown and crispy. Do not overcrowd the pan.
- 6
Drain Calamari
Remove the fried calamari from the oil using a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Keep warm while frying the remaining batches.
Marinara Sauce Preparation
- 7
- 8
Combine Ingredients
Add the canned crushed tomatoes to the saucepan, along with the dried oregano, salt, black pepper, and sugar. Stir to combine.
- 9
Simmer Sauce
Let the sauce simmer for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the chopped fresh basil just before serving.