Description
A delicious recipe for crispy fried calamari served with a tangy marinara dip.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb calamari rings (cleaned and sliced)
- 1 cup flour
- 1/2 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Oil for frying
- Fresh parsley for garnish
- Marinara sauce for serving
Instructions
- Soak calamari rings in buttermilk for 15 minutes to tenderize.
- In a bowl, mix flour, cornmeal, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Heat oil in a deep pan to 350°F.
- Dredge calamari in the flour mixture, shaking off excess.
- Fry in small batches for 1–2 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Drain on paper towels, sprinkle with parsley, and serve hot with marinara sauce.
Notes
- Ensure the oil is at the right temperature for optimal crispiness.
- Do not overcrowd the pan while frying to maintain the oil temperature.
- Fresh marinara sauce enhances the flavor of the calamari.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 50mg