Fried Calamari Recipe
Crispy calamari served with a spicy marinara sauce.
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Ingredients
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Calamari
Spicy Marinara Sauce
Method
Preparing the Calamari
- 1
Marinate the Calamari
In a bowl, pour the buttermilk over the cleaned calamari rings. Make sure they are fully submerged and let them marinate for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
- 2
Prepare the Coating
In a separate bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder. Mix well to create the coating mixture.
Frying the Calamari
- 3
- 4
Coat the Calamari
Remove the calamari from the buttermilk, allowing excess to drip off. Dredge each ring in the flour and cornstarch mixture, ensuring they are evenly coated.
- 5
Fry the Calamari
Carefully place the coated calamari rings in the hot oil, frying in small batches to avoid overcrowding. Fry for about 2-3 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
- 6
Drain and Serve
Remove the fried calamari from the oil and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil. Serve immediately with the spicy marinara sauce.
Preparing the Spicy Marinara Sauce
- 7
- 8
Add Tomatoes and Seasonings
Stir in the crushed tomatoes, red pepper flakes, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Bring the sauce to a simmer and let it cook for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 9
Finish the Sauce
Add the chopped fresh basil to the sauce and stir well. Remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly before serving.