Calamari Recipe
Fried squid served with marinara sauce.
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Ingredients
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For the Fried Calamari
For the Marinara Sauce
Method
For the Fried Calamari
- 1
Prepare the Squid
If not pre-cleaned, clean the squid by removing the head, innards, and cartilage. Rinse under cold water and slice the body into rings.
- 2
Set Up the Breading Station
In a bowl, mix together the flour, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, and paprika. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs.
- 3
Coat the Squid
Dip each squid ring into the egg mixture, then dredge in the flour mixture until well coated. Shake off excess flour.
- 4
Heat the Oil
In a large, deep skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 5
Fry the Squid
Working in batches, carefully add the squid rings to the hot oil. Fry for about 2-3 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- 6
Serve
Transfer the fried calamari to a serving plate and keep warm while you prepare the marinara sauce.
For the Marinara Sauce
- 7
- 8
Sauté the Garlic
Add minced garlic to the hot oil and sauté for about 1 minute, or until fragrant.
- 9
Add the Tomatoes and Seasonings
Pour in the crushed tomatoes, and add oregano, basil, salt, black pepper, and sugar. Stir to combine.
- 10
Simmer the Sauce
Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer and let it cook for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 11
Serve with Calamari
Once the sauce has thickened slightly, remove from heat. Serve the marinara sauce alongside the fried calamari, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese.