Best Buttermilk Battered Calamari On Mixed Greens With Leek Dressings Recipes

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BUTTERMILK-BATTERED CALAMARI



Buttermilk-Battered Calamari image

This is a great recipe for those who love battered calamari. It's so simple and the finished product is awesome! Serve with marinara sauce for dipping.

Provided by Senushi

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Seafood

Time 15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups vegetable oil for frying
1 cup buttermilk
1 cup all-purpose flour
½ tablespoon salt
½ tablespoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 pound squid, cleaned and cut into 1/2 inch rings

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a saucepan or deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Pour buttermilk into a medium bowl. In a separate bowl, stir together the flour, salt, pepper and oregano. Dip squid rings into the buttermilk, then into the seasoned flour.
  • Place the coated pieces in the hot oil, and fry in small batches, turning if necessary, for even cooking. When evenly browned, remove to paper towels to drain, and continue with the rest of the squid. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 209.3 calories, Carbohydrate 18.4 g, Cholesterol 1.6 mg, Fat 8.6 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 13.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 624.9 mg, Sugar 2 g

BUTTERMILK-BATTERED CALAMARI ON MIXED GREENS WITH LEEK DRESSINGS



Buttermilk-Battered Calamari on Mixed Greens with Leek Dressings image

Categories     Dairy     Leafy Green     Fry     Squid     Leek     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 4 first-courses

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups buttermilk
2 cups all purpose flour
4 cups vegetable oil (for frying)
1 pound cleaned calamari (squid), bodies cut into 1/2-inch-wide rings, tentacles left intact
5 ounces mixed baby greens
Leek Dressing
2 plum tomatoes, seeded, chopped

Steps:

  • Pour buttermilk into large bowl. Place flour in another large bowl. Season flour with salt and pepper. Pour vegetable oil into heavy large saucepan. Heat to 375°F. Working in batches, dip calamari pieces into buttermilk, turning to coat. Remove from buttermilk and dredge in flour, shaking off excess. Carefully add calamari to saucepan. Fry until golden brown, about 1 minute. Using slotted spoon, transfer to paper towels; drain. Repeat with remaining calamari, buttermilk and flour.
  • Divide greens among 4 plates. Place calamari atop greens, dividing equally. Spoon Leek Dressing over salads. Garnish with chopped tomatoes; serve.

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