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Fried calamari is a favorite at Italian ristorantes, and if you want to duplicate the crispy/tender texture at home, just follow the steps in this guide on how to cook calamari. This dish may be served as an appetizer, or as a main course along with a green garden or Caesar salad.
While many Americans might normally balk at the thought of eating squid, fried calamari has managed to rise to great popularity. These days, an Italian restaurant menu hardly seems complete without it. The key to making your calamari taste great at home is to make sure that your squid is as fresh as possible. Using frozen calamari can result in a rubbery texture that can be difficult to bite through and chew. -
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Step 1: What You Need to Make Calamari
- 1 pound of squid, cleaned and sliced into 1/2 inch pieces
- 2 cups flour
- 2 cups buttermilk
- Enough vegetable to fill a large saucepan 3 inches high
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 large lemon, cut into wedges
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- A large saucepan
- 2 medium bowls
- A plate lined with a towel or paper towels
- A large slotted spoon
Step 2: Preparing and Frying the Calamari
- Heat oil in saucepan to 350 degrees
- Sift flour into bowl
- Add salt and pepper to the flour to taste
- Pour buttermilk into another bowl
- Dip pieces of calamari into the buttermilk and then into the flour
- Drop coated calamari into the oil in small batches
- Fry for about a minute, until calamari is golden brown
- Remove with slotted spoon
- Drain on towel
- Sprinkle with parsley
- Serve with lemon wedges
Step 3: Serving the Calamari
Although calamari is often served with an Italian marinara sauce, this is not necessarily the best choice for a dipping sauce. The heavy tomato flavor has a tendency to drown out the delicate flavor of the squid, so that all the taste buds can register is the sauce. A light aioli is a great choice, as it enhances the taste of the calamari rather than masking it. Try making an aioli flavored with garlic, ginger or pesto to serve with your fried squid.Resources Powered by Google
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Cooks.com - Guide - 25 Ways to Cook Squid (Calamari)
Cooks.com - Guide - 25 Ways to Cook Squid (Calamari)cooks.com
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