Calamari Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Calamari
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound Calamari; 6 ounces, fluid Club Soda; 1 cup Flour; 2 dashes Salt And Pepper; 3/4 teaspoons Red Pepper, Divided; 3/4 cups Mayonnaise; 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce; 1/2 teaspoons Fresh Lemon Juice; 1 teaspoon Chili Garlic Sauce (or More To Taste); 3 cups Vegetable Oil For Frying (depends On Your Fryer)

Servings: persons

1 pound Calamari
6 ounces, fluid Club Soda
1 cup Flour
2 dashes Salt And Pepper
3/4 teaspoons Red Pepper, Divided
3/4 cups Mayonnaise
1 Tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
1/2 teaspoons Fresh Lemon Juice
1 teaspoon Chili Garlic Sauce (or More To Taste)
3 cups Vegetable Oil For Frying (depends On Your Fryer)

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I also like to put a nice smear or additional small dipping bowl of the chili garlic sauce for dipping.
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(I like to dip the calamari in both.)
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Slice the calamari tubes into rings about 1/4 inch wide.
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Pour the club soda into a medium bowl, place the calamari rings in the club soda, and stir until all are submerged.
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Let sit for 10 minutes.
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Meanwhile combine the flour, salt and pepper, and 1/2 teaspoons red pepper; toss until combined.
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In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, remaining 1/4 teaspoon red pepper, lemon, Worcestershire and chili garlic sauce.
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Stir well and set aside.
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Drain the calamari, blot dry.
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Dredge the calamari, one at a time, in the flour mixture and set on a plate until ready to fry.
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Heat your fryer to 375 degrees.
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Once ready, place half of the calamari into the basket and fry for about 1 1/2 to 2 minutes or until golden.
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Dont overcrowd.
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When you pull them out, place them on a paper-towel-lined plate and blot gently.
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Repeat.
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This serves 4 as an appetizer.
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Hope you enjoy it as much as I do!

2027

kcal

Calories

214

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound Calamari, 6 ounces, fluid Club Soda, 1 cup Flour, 2 dashes Salt And Pepper, and more.

Yes, Calamari falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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