Fried Calamari
Serves 1
Directions
- 1Start with the tubes and the tentacles of your squid.
- 2Start with the tubes and the tentacles of your squid.
- 3Start with the tubes and the tentacles of your squid.
- 4Add the tentacles to a bowl.
- 5Add the tentacles to a bowl.
- 6Add the tentacles to a bowl.
- 7Cut the tubes into nice-sized rings.
- 8Cut the tubes into nice-sized rings.
- 9Cut the tubes into nice-sized rings.
- 10Add them to the same bowl.
- 11Add them to the same bowl.
- 12Add them to the same bowl.
- 13Cover with some buttermilk.
- 14Cover with some buttermilk.
- 15Cover with some buttermilk.
- 16Get your hands in there and massage it all in.
- 17Get your hands in there and massage it all in.
- 18Get your hands in there and massage it all in.
- 19Follow it up with some salt and hot sauce for a little kick.
- 20Follow it up with some salt and hot sauce for a little kick.
- 21Follow it up with some salt and hot sauce for a little kick.
- 22Once that’s all nice and infused, cover this and let it marinate in the fridge for about 30 minutes.
- 23Once that’s all nice and infused, cover this and let it marinate in the fridge for about 30 minutes.
- 24Once that’s all nice and infused, cover this and let it marinate in the fridge for about 30 minutes.
- 25For the dry dredge, you'll need flour, corn starch, Cajun seasoning, Nature's seasoning, and cayenne, which is optional.
- 26For the dry dredge, you'll need flour, corn starch, Cajun seasoning, Nature's seasoning, and cayenne, which is optional.
- 27For the dry dredge, you'll need flour, corn starch, Cajun seasoning, Nature's seasoning, and cayenne, which is optional.
- 28Mix it up nicely.
- 29Mix it up nicely.
- 30Mix it up nicely.
- 31Strain the calamari to get rid of all the excess buttermilk and give it a little shake.
- 32Strain the calamari to get rid of all the excess buttermilk and give it a little shake.
- 33Strain the calamari to get rid of all the excess buttermilk and give it a little shake.
- 34Add this to the flour mixture.
- 35Add this to the flour mixture.
- 36Add this to the flour mixture.
- 37Toss it nicely and make sure everything is coated.
- 38Toss it nicely and make sure everything is coated.
- 39Toss it nicely and make sure everything is coated.
- 40Deep fry the calamari in oil at about 320 to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- 41Deep fry the calamari in oil at about 320 to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- 42Deep fry the calamari in oil at about 320 to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- 43Fry until they get nice and golden brown.
- 44Fry until they get nice and golden brown.
- 45Fry until they get nice and golden brown.
- 46It should take about 5 to 7 minutes.
- 47It should take about 5 to 7 minutes.
- 48It should take about 5 to 7 minutes.
- 49Sprinkle with a little salt for extra flavor.
- 50Sprinkle with a little salt for extra flavor.
- 51Sprinkle with a little salt for extra flavor.
- 52Serve with marinara sauce.
- 53Serve with marinara sauce.
- 54Serve with marinara sauce.
- 55Add some parsley and squeeze some lemon over the calamari.
- 56Add some parsley and squeeze some lemon over the calamari.
- 57Add some parsley and squeeze some lemon over the calamari.
Ingredients
- Squid Tubes and Tentacles
- Squid Tubes and Tentacles
- Squid Tubes and Tentacles
- Buttermilk
- Buttermilk
- Buttermilk
- Flour
- Flour
- Flour
- Corn starch
- Corn starch
- Corn starch
- Salt
- Salt
- Salt
- Hot Sauce
- Hot Sauce
- Hot Sauce
- Frying Oil
- Frying Oil
- Frying Oil
- Nature’s Seasoning
- Nature’s Seasoning
- Nature’s Seasoning
- Cayenne Pepper
- Cayenne Pepper
- Cayenne Pepper
- Cajun Seasoning
- Cajun Seasoning
- Cajun Seasoning
- Lemon
- Lemon
- Lemon
- Parsley
- Parsley
- Parsley
- Marinara Sauce
- Marinara Sauce
- Marinara Sauce
Equipment
bowlknifecutting boardstrainerpotthermometerplatetongsfrying pan