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Fried Calamari

Crispy Fried Calamari: Your New Favorite Appetizer Delight

This crispy fried calamari is an irresistible appetizer, perfect for sharing and bursting with flavor.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 240
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Fried Calamari Ingredients
  • 1 pound calamari cleaned and sliced
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour for dredging
  • 1 cup buttermilk for soaking
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon paprika optional
  • 3 cups vegetable oil for frying
  • 1 lemon for serving cut into wedges

Equipment

  • Bowl
  • frying pan
  • Tongs
  • Serving plate

Method
 

Fried Calamari Instructions
  1. Soak the calamari in buttermilk for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
  2. In a bowl, combine the flour, salt, pepper, and paprika.
  3. Heat the vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat.
  4. Dredge each piece of calamari in the flour mixture, shaking off the excess.
  5. Fry the calamari in batches for about 2-3 minutes or until golden brown.
  6. Remove from the oil and drain on paper towels.
  7. Serve hot with lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 100gramsCalories: 240kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure oil temperature is maintained for even frying. Adjust seasonings to taste.

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