Description
This Crispy Fried Calamari with Spicy Marinara Recipe features tender calamari rings coated in a flavorful seasoning, fried to perfection, and served with a zesty homemade marinara sauce. A delightful appetizer or main course for seafood lovers.
Ingredients
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- 1 pound cleaned squid, bodies cut into rings 1/4” – 1/2”, plus tentacle pieces
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
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Instructions
- Marinate the squid: Place cleaned squid in buttermilk for 2 hours.
- Prepare the spicy marinara sauce: Sauté garlic, red pepper flakes, and Italian seasoning, then add crushed tomatoes and simmer.
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Notes
- Marinating squid in buttermilk tenderizes the meat.
- Maintain oil temperature at 375°F for crispy calamari.
- Fry calamari in small batches to prevent overcrowding.
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Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 325 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg