Calamari Fritti Recipe
deep fried squid / italian seasoning / pomodoro sauce
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Ingredients
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Calamari Fritti Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Squid
Rinse the cleaned calamari under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
- 2
Mix the Coating
In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
- 3
Coat the Calamari
Dredge the calamari rings in the flour mixture until well coated, shaking off any excess.
- 4
Heat the Oil
In a large heavy pot or deep fryer, heat the oil to 350°F (175°C).
- 5
Fry the Calamari
Fry the calamari in batches for about 2-3 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- 6
Serve
Serve the fried calamari hot with pomodoro sauce on the side for dipping.
