Description
Crispy fried calamari served with a spicy marinara sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound calamari, cleaned and sliced
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Oil for frying
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine flour, paprika, garlic powder, and salt.
- Dip calamari in buttermilk, then coat with the flour mixture.
- Heat oil in a deep pan to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry calamari in batches until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes.
- Remove and drain on paper towels.
- Heat marinara sauce and stir in red pepper flakes.
- Serve calamari hot with spicy marinara sauce.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes for desired spiciness.
- Serve with lemon wedges for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: Calamari, Fried calamari, Spicy marinara, Appetizer