Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsTrolley Square Oyster HouseFried Calamari Recipe

Fried Calamari Recipe

Time1h
Serves4

roasted long hot aioli homemade marinara

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Ingredients

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For the Fried Calamari

For the Roasted Long Hot Aioli

For the Homemade Marinara

Method

For the Fried Calamari

  1. 1

    Prepare the Calamari

    Rinse the calamari rings under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.

  2. 2

    Mix the Coating

    In a large bowl, combine all-purpose flour, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.

  3. 3

    Coat the Calamari

    Dredge the calamari rings in the flour mixture, ensuring they are well coated. Shake off any excess flour.

  4. 4

    Heat the Oil

    In a deep frying pan or pot, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).

  5. 5

    Fry the Calamari

    Carefully add the coated calamari to the hot oil in batches, frying for 2-3 minutes until golden brown. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.

For the Roasted Long Hot Aioli

  1. 6

    Roast the Peppers

    Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Place the long hot peppers on a baking sheet and roast for 15-20 minutes until their skins are blistered and charred. Remove from the oven and let cool.

  2. 7

    Prepare the Aioli

    Once the peppers are cool, peel off the skins, remove the stems and seeds. In a food processor, combine the roasted peppers, mayonnaise, garlic cloves, lemon juice, and salt. Blend until smooth.

For the Homemade Marinara

  1. 8

    Saute Garlic

    In a saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic cloves and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

  2. 9

    Add Tomatoes and Seasoning

    Add canned crushed tomatoes, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, and sugar to the saucepan. Stir well to combine.

  3. 10

    Simmer the Sauce

    Reduce the heat to low and simmer the sauce for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  4. 11

    Finish with Basil

    Just before serving, stir in fresh basil into the marinara sauce.

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