Calamari Recipe
Battered & deep fried tossed with a jalapeño orange glaze
Was this page helpful?
Help improve this recipe for others.
Send this recipe to your inbox.
We'll email it straight to you - plus weekly cooking inspiration.
Ingredients
Some product links may be affiliates. If you buy through them, you're supporting the site and Pekin may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Calamari
Jalapeño Orange Glaze
Method
Preparation of Calamari
- 1
Prepare the Calamari
Rinse the calamari rings under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine all-purpose flour, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Mix well.
- 3
- 4
Dredge the Calamari
Dip each calamari ring first into the wet mixture, then dredge in the flour mixture until fully coated.
Frying the Calamari
- 5
Heat the Oil
In a deep frying pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 6
Fry the Calamari
Carefully add the battered calamari in batches, frying for about 2-3 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
- 7
Drain the Calamari
Remove the fried calamari from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
Preparation of Jalapeño Orange Glaze
- 8
Combine Ingredients
In a small saucepan, combine fresh orange juice, chopped jalapeño, brown sugar, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, cornstarch, and water.
- 9
Cook the Glaze
Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens, about 3-5 minutes.
Final Assembly
- 10
Toss Calamari in Glaze
In a large bowl, toss the fried calamari with the jalapeño orange glaze until well coated.
- 11
Serve
Transfer the glazed calamari to a serving platter and serve immediately.