FRIED CALAMARI

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This is a recipe I make usually every Christmas! I serve it with marinara sauce. The smaller the squid the more tender (less chewy) they are...also don't over fry them or they will become tough.

Provided by Lillian Russo

Categories     Seafood Appetizers

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 1/2 lb squid, cleaned and sliced into rings
2 large cloves of garlic-crushed
1 c flour-seasoned with 1/2 tsp. salt, 1/4 tsp. pepper, 1 tsp. baking powder and 1 pinch of cayenne pepper
2 c or more-plain breadcrumbs-i use 4c brand
corn oil-for deep frying

Steps:

  • 1. Mix all dry ingredients together, include crushed garlic, but do not include breadcrumbs.
  • 2. Then add enough water to make a slightly thick batter. Mix thoroughly.
  • 3. Dip the calamari rings into this batter, then dip into the plain (unseasoned) breadcrumbs.
  • 4. Deep fry (in small batches) for 1-2 minutes at about 375*F. Do not over cook or they will be chewy.
  • 5. I always serve this with homemade marinara sauce!

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