CRISPY FRIED CALAMARI RECIPE (KALAMARAKIA TIGANITA)
Crispy and perfectly seasoned fried calamari recipe (kalamarakia tiganita)! A favorite Greek meze that is served in every fish tavern (Psarotaverna) and you should really give it a try making it at home. Discover all the secrets behind this traditional delight here.
Provided by Eli K. Giannopoulos
Categories Appetizer
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- To prepare this super easy fried calamari recipe, clean the calamari and wash thoroughly. Using a sharp knife cut the calamari in slices, approx. 1 cm each. This will create the rings, as seen in the picture below. Place the calamari rings on some paper towel to get ride of the excessive water.
- Prepare the seasoning for the fried calamari. In a blender add the seasoning and pulse until powdered. (Alternatively you can use a pestle.)
- In a large sandwich bag or tupperware add the flour and seasoning. Place in the sliced calamari and shake well to coat (you will need to do this in batches). Remove the calamari onto a plate, shaking of any excess flour.
- Into a medium sized frying pan pour enough vegetable oil to deep fry the calamari. Heat the oil to medium high heat until it begins to bubble. Test if the oil is hot enough by dipping one of the calamari rings in; if it sizzles the oil is ready. Fry the calamari in batches for about 2-3 minutes, until nicely golden.
- Remove the fried calamari using a slotted spoon and place on some paper towel to dry for 1-2 minutes. Have a taste and sprinkle with some more salt.
- Enjoy this delicious Greek fried calamari recipe with a last minute squeeze of a lemon.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 portion, Calories 330kcal, Sugar 0.2g, Sodium 3566.6mg, Fat 6.5g, SaturatedFat 3.5g, UnsaturatedFat 1.9g, TransFat 0g, Carbohydrate 33.6g, Fiber 1.7g, Protein 32g, Cholesterol 407.8mg
CALAMARI IN THE GREEK STYLE
This recipe will make good use of our Franchi Red Pear tomatoes, White Lightning eggplant & basil from the garden & the plentiful calamari from our waters. Received in email from gourmet-recipes-from-around-the-world. Thanks Petro B.!
Provided by Busters friend
Categories Squid
Time 43m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a 12 inch to 14 inch saute pan, heat together oil, onion and garlic over medium high heat until soft, about 8 to 10 minutes.
- Add eggplant and cook until just softened.
- Add tomatoes and lemon and season with salt and pepper and cook until they fall apart, about 4 to 5 minutes.
- Add calamari, season again, and cook until just opaque, about 2 minutes per side.
- Add basil and toss.
- Arrange on platter and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 343.8, Fat 29.1, SaturatedFat 4, Sodium 9.8, Carbohydrate 23.6, Fiber 11.5, Sugar 8.5, Protein 3.8
CALAMARI
This is a delicious, very easy, quick but moderately expensive recipe. Everyone I've ever fixed it for absolutely loves it!
Provided by bluebayou
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 20m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oil in a heavy, deep frying pan or pot. Oil should be heated to 365 degrees F (180 degrees C).
- In a medium size mixing bowl mix together flour, salt, oregano and black pepper. Dredge squid through flour and spice mixture.
- Place squid in oil for 2 to 3 minutes or until light brown. Beware of overcooking, squid will be tough if overcooked. Dry squid on paper towels. Serve with wedges of lemon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 641.9 calories, Carbohydrate 5.2 g, Cholesterol 111.8 mg, Fat 66.7 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 8.7 g, Sodium 254.1 mg
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