Fried Calamari
Golden, crispy fried calamari rings served hot with lemon wedges and warm marinara for dipping — a simple weeknight version of the Italian classic.
- Total time
- 30 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 320
- Protein
- 22g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Pat the 1 lb calamari rings very dry with paper towels; dry squid crisps up, wet squid steams.
Step 2
Heat 3 cups vegetable oil in a heavy pot over medium-high to 350°F, about 8 minutes; a pinch of flour should sizzle on contact.
Step 3
Stir 3/4 cup flour, 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp pepper in a bowl, then toss the calamari to coat and shake off the excess.
Step 4
Fry the rings in a single layer, in batches, about 2 minutes per batch, until golden and the edges curl slightly.
Step 5
Lift the rings out with a slotted spoon onto paper towels and sprinkle with a pinch of salt while hot.
Step 6
Warm the 1/2 cup marinara, cut the lemon into wedges, and serve everything straight away while the calamari is crisp.
Tools you’ll need
- heavy pot or deep skillet
- slotted spoon
- mixing bowl
- paper towels
- deep-fry thermometer
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