Calamari Recipe
Fried calamari served with marinara sauce.
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Ingredients
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Calamari
Marinara Sauce
Method
Calamari Preparation
- 1
Clean the Calamari
Rinse the fresh calamari under cold water. Remove the skin and innards, and slice the body into rings.
- 2
Prepare the Breading
In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Mix well.
- 3
- 4
Bread the Calamari
Dip each calamari ring into the wet batter, allowing excess to drip off, then coat it in the flour mixture. Set aside on a baking sheet.
Frying Calamari
- 5
- 6
Fry the Calamari
Carefully add the breaded calamari rings in batches to the hot oil. Fry for about 2-3 minutes or until golden brown. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
Marinara Sauce Preparation
- 7
- 8
Add Tomatoes and Seasonings
Add the canned crushed tomatoes, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, black pepper, and sugar. Stir to combine.
- 9
Simmer the Sauce
Reduce heat to low and let the sauce simmer for about 15-20 minutes. Stir occasionally.
- 10
Finish the Sauce
Stir in the chopped fresh parsley just before serving.
