Description
This Fried Calamari recipe yields perfectly crispy and flavorful calamari rings and tentacles, making for a delightful appetizer or main dish.
Ingredients
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Calamari:
- 1 pound calamari rings and tentacles
Buttermilk Marinade:
- 1 cup buttermilk
Coating:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons salt, plus more for serving
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika (smoked or regular)
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
For Frying:
- Vegetable oil
Garnish:
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Marinate the Calamari: Place the calamari in a bowl with the buttermilk and stir to combine. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare for Frying: Heat oil in a large pot to 375 degrees F.
- Mix Coating: In a bowl, combine flour, salt, paprika, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Coat the Calamari: Dredge each piece of squid in the flour mixture.
- Fry the Calamari: Fry 8-10 pieces at a time until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes.
- Drain and Serve: Remove squid from oil, drain on paper towels, then sprinkle with salt and parsley. Serve hot.
Notes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 300mg
