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easy italian fried calamari

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Recipe by
sherry monfils
@smonfils
worcester, MA

I love calamari!! this is a great appetizer, or serve it as part of a fishermans platter.

(1 rating)
yield 4 -6
prep time 15 Min
cook time 15 Min

Ingredients For easy italian fried calamari

  • 1 lb
    fresh calamari, or buy cleaned fresh calamari and thaw.
  • 3/4 c
    all purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt and pepper
  • 1/2 tsp
    italian seasonings
  • 1 c
    canola oil

How To Make easy italian fried calamari

  • 1
    Clean calamari, cut into 1/2" rings. In zip-lock plastic bag, Combine flour, salt, pepper and seasonings.
  • 2
    Add calamari, in small batches to bag. Seal, shake to coat evenly. Heat oil in lg skillet, over med-high until very hot.
  • 3
    Fry calamari in small batches 4-6 mins each side, or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. You can serve these w/ marinara sauce or hot pickled pepper.
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