Fried Calamari

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Start with the tubes and the tentacles of your squid.
  2. 2Add the tentacles to a bowl.
  3. 3Cut the tubes into nice-sized rings.
  4. 4Add them to the same bowl.
  5. 5Cover with some buttermilk.
  6. 6Get your hands in there and massage it all in.
  7. 7Follow it up with some salt and hot sauce for a little kick.
  8. 8Once that’s all nice and infused, cover this and let it marinate in the fridge for about 30 minutes.
  9. 9For the dry dredge, you'll need flour, corn starch, Cajun seasoning, Nature's seasoning, and cayenne, which is optional.
  10. 10Mix it up nicely.
  11. 11Strain the calamari to get rid of all the excess buttermilk and give it a little shake.
  12. 12Add this to the flour mixture.
  13. 13Toss it nicely and make sure everything is coated.
  14. 14Deep fry the calamari in oil at about 320 to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  15. 15Fry until they get nice and golden brown.
  16. 16It should take about 5 to 7 minutes.
  17. 17Sprinkle with a little salt for extra flavor.
  18. 18Serve with marinara sauce.
  19. 19Add some parsley and squeeze some lemon over the calamari.

Ingredients

  • Squid Tubes and Tentacles
  • Buttermilk
  • Flour
  • Corn starch
  • Salt
  • Hot Sauce
  • Frying Oil
  • Nature’s Seasoning
  • Cayenne Pepper
  • Cajun Seasoning
  • Lemon
  • Parsley
  • Marinara Sauce

Equipment

bowlknifecutting boardstrainerpotthermometerplatetongsfrying pan

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