Calamari
Absolutely the BEST Calamari I have ever had…even from the restaurants! I wanted my Calamari to be tender, flavorful, not greasy and it was all of these. I made my Calamari with the body of the squid and the tentacles.
Ingredients
Slice the squid into 1/4” rings. Cut
the tentacles in half if too big.
Add the dry ingredients to the flour.
Mix well and place in a shallow bowl.
Heat the oil to 350 degrees.
Place the squid into the flour mixture
a few at a time. Do not add any liquid.
Coat the squid with the flour mixture.
This is a light coating just barely
covering the squid.
Drop the squid into the hot grease
one piece at a time. Do not overcrowd
them or they will stick together.
I fried about 8 pieces at a time.
Only fry for 2 minutes…no more!
Use a slotted spoon and remove
the Calamari to a paper towel
covered plate. Keep changing the
paper towel so the grease can drain off.
Place the Calamari on a serving
plate and serve immediately.
Calamari
http://www.InDianesKitchen.com
Ingredients
- 16 oz squid
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1 Tbsp dried parsley
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- vegetable oil to fill pot about 2-3 inches deep
Directions
- Slice the squid into 1/4″ rings. Cut the tentacles in half if they are too big.
- Combine the dry ingredients and place them in a shallow bowl or plate. DO NOT ADD ANY LIQUID.
- In a deep pot heat the oil to 350 degrees.
- Place a few pieces of the squid in the flour mixture at a time, lightly coating the entire piece, inside the rings too.
- Drop each piece into the hot oil one at a time. I only fry about 8 pieces at a time or they stick together and cool the oil.
- Fry for 2 minutes only, no more or they will be tough.
- Use a slotted spoon and remove the calamari from the oil to a paper towel covered plate. Keep replacing the paper towel so all of the grease drains.
- Place the Calamari on a serving plate and serve immediately.
Categories: Seafood
I LOVE calamari but I’m not sure I’m ready to cook squid! This sounds so good though, I’m thinking about it…
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Very easy to make and when you taste it you will want to make it again! I have eaten a lot of Calamari over the years and this recipe is the best Calamari I have ever tasted! Give it a try, you won’t be sorry!
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I’m gonna have to 🙂 Thanks for the recipe, Diane!!
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You’re welcome!
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I watched Jamie Oliver prep it… It looked so good. Now you make it look dl scrumptious, i tnink i shall try it.
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Oh please do! Really is simple and as long a you don’t cook over cook it, it is fabulous!
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This looks really delicious, and the one-step dry coating is certainly simple and a lot less messy! I’m going to try this one.
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Thank you Dorothy I will never make them any other way.
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I’ve never been brave enough to try calamari, but I should! You make them sound really delicious.
Virtual hugs,
Judie
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They are a mild taste and one of my favorite appetizers! Thank you Judilyn!
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Timings are essential aren’t they? Nothing worse than chewy over cooked squid. It’s like eating a rubber band. Thanks for sharing your approachable and clear recipe. Cheers Sebby
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Thank you and yes you are so right Sebby!
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I had avoided calamari until just a few years ago, and had no idea what I was missing. Now I love it! I haven’t been brave enough to try making it yet, but maybe it’s time.
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I love this stuff!!!! So much better and cheaper to make, give it a try Amanda!
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I think I will! Nothing ventured, nothing gained, right?
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Definitely!
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In the (northern) Italian half of my family we always serve calamari as a tomato and garlic stew. Lots of hots and black pepper, too, on cold autumn and winter days.
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OMG I would love that recipe! I actually thought about making some sort of soup out of the squid but ran out of time.
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Funny to come across this recipe as today we are headed to a favorite spot for some calamari which is one of Terry the Quilting Husband’s favorite treats! I am not sure I will become so brave to make it myself BUT if I do – look you posted a recipe! You rock 🙂
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I hope you had a great time and delicious Calamari! Thanks!
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Love squid! That dush looks great.
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Thank you Sheree!
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I’ve had squid and love it! Octopus too! Not for everyone but I like it…
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I would have it more but it is so hard to find!
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Never thought I could make calamari! Thank you, Diane, for what looks like an easy recipe.
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Oh yes definitely easy and even better tasting! Thank you and I hope you give it a try Jonetta.
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This looks yummy.
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Thank you it really was delicious. I love Calamari so much!!! Have a great day!
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I love calamari! I’ve never made it at home, as I prefer to make stuffed squid for myself. Always been worried my calamari wouldn’t turn out right. But this looks like a great recipe to try.
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If you follow my recipe and do not over cook it you will love it! It really was the best I have ever had and easy to make. Give it a try Jen.
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My aunt married a Maltese man and he used to make octopus stew and it was spicy, in a tomato base of some sort. I didn’t know what it was and they said “here, try this” … I saw the suckers on the tentacles … OMG. It was very good though. These look like onion rings.
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I sliced the body to make the rings. The back of my plate are the tentacles. These were small squid but there were still tentacles.
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I see – I don’t know how he cut up the octopus, but there were big chunks with the “suckers” still attached to them.
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It really doesn’t matter how you cut them because they still taste the same…..delicious!
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Great recipe!
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Thanks Jess!
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Welcome
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You know Diane, this goes into my saved storage for trying later
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Wonderful….. it tasted fantastic! Thanks Kurian!
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Thank you Diane. I will try to make
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Hello, dear Diane!
I have never, in my entire life cook or ate this dish, though it seems really tasty.
Should I be open to new foods?
Thanks for sharing and all the best!
Katherine.
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Absolutely! I try new foods and recipes constantly! My husband always says something is good but he’ll never see them again because I make something new almost daily…lol Have a great week Katherine.
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Its good you keep him busy 😂.
Same to you, dear Diane! 😊🤗
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The Pops likes calamari. Thanks for the frying idea. I think I will try with tempura mix instead of flour, since he’s more used to eating that for fried seafoods. You cover all kinds ‘o foods! 🐙
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Awesome I hope he likes it! I do like variety…lol
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I made this once for a boyfriend I didn’t much care for as a joke. As it turned out they were really good.
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That is so funny! They are so good!
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I love calamari, so does my family! I had never really thought about making it myself!!! Thanks for the recipe
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You’re welcome!
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I love calimari!
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It’s amazing!
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Yum! I hate when calamari is over-greasy. Yours looks perfect, Diane. Way better than any restaurant I’ve been to!
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You are so kind! Thank you
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