Jul 14 2026
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Calamari Strips Recipe

Inspired by The Virgin Sturgeon Restaurant & Marina
Time30m
Serves4

Breaded calamari steak grilled golden brown and served with house dressing and cocktail sauce.

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Ingredients

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Calamari

House Dressing

Cocktail Sauce

Method

Preparing the Calamari

  1. 1

    Slice the Calamari Steaks

    If not already done, slice the calamari steaks into strips about 1 inch wide.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Breading Station

    Set up three shallow bowls: one with flour mixed with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika; the second with beaten eggs; and the third with bread crumbs.

  3. 3

    Coat the Calamari

    Dredge each calamari strip in the flour mixture, then dip into the beaten eggs, and finally coat with bread crumbs, pressing gently to adhere.

Cooking the Calamari

  1. 4

    Preheat the Grill

    Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.

  2. 5

    Grill the Calamari

    Brush the grill grates with olive oil. Place the breaded calamari strips on the grill, cooking for about 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through.

  3. 6

    Remove and Rest

    Once cooked, remove the calamari from the grill and let them rest for a few minutes before serving.

Preparing House Dressing

  1. 7

    Mix the Ingredients

    In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until smooth.

Preparing Cocktail Sauce

  1. 8

    Combine the Sauce Ingredients

    In a separate bowl, mix together ketchup, horseradish, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and optional hot sauce until well blended.

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