Calamari Recipe
Fried calamari served with marinara sauce.
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Ingredients
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For the Calamari
For the Marinara Sauce
Method
Preparing the Marinara Sauce
- 1
- 2
Add the tomatoes and seasonings
Stir in the canned crushed tomatoes, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, and sugar. Bring to a simmer.
- 3
Simmer the sauce
Reduce heat to low and let the sauce simmer for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add fresh basil just before serving.
Preparing the Calamari
- 4
Prepare the batter
In a large bowl, combine all-purpose flour, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder. Mix well.
- 5
Soak the calamari
Place cleaned calamari rings in a separate bowl and pour over the buttermilk. Let soak for at least 10 minutes.
- 6
- 7
Coat the calamari
Remove calamari from the buttermilk and allow excess to drip off. Dredge rings in the flour mixture, making sure they are well coated.
- 8
Fry the calamari
Carefully add the coated calamari rings to the hot oil in batches, frying for about 2-3 minutes or until golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- 9
Serve
Serve the fried calamari hot with marinara sauce on the side for dipping.