Description
A classic recipe for crispy and tender Fried Calamari that’s perfect as an appetizer or main dish. The calamari is marinated in buttermilk, coated in a seasoned flour mixture, and fried until golden brown. Serve with a sprinkle of salt and fresh parsley for a delicious seafood treat.
Ingredients
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Calamari:
- 1 pound calamari rings and tentacles
Marinade:
- 1 cup buttermilk
Coating:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 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 buttermilk, stir to combine, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare the Coating: In a bowl, mix flour, salt, paprika, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Heat the Oil: Heat oil in a pot to 375°F.
- Dredge the Calamari: Remove calamari from buttermilk, coat in flour mixture, and repeat for all pieces.
- Fry the Calamari: Fry 8-10 pieces at a time until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes.
- Drain and Serve: Remove squid, drain on paper towels, sprinkle with salt and parsley, and serve hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 350mg
