Calamari Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Calamari
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups calamari, sliced into rings (use tubes and tentacles); 2 cups buttermilk; 2 cups all-purpose flour; salt and pepper; oil, for frying; 2 tablespoons whole butter; ¾ cup sliced mild banana pepper; ¾ cup large diced tomato; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; ¼ cup chopped scallion

Servings: persons

2 cups calamari, sliced into rings (use tubes and tentacles)
2 cups buttermilk
2 cups all-purpose flour
salt and pepper
oil, for frying
2 tablespoons whole butter
¾ cup sliced mild banana pepper
¾ cup large diced tomato
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
¼ cup chopped scallion

1
Clean and soak calamari in buttermilk for 2 hours before cooking.
2
Drain well.
3
Season flour with salt and pepper.
4
Dredge calamari with flour until each ring separates easily from others.
5
Put in sifter and shake off excess flour.
6
Heat oil and fry calamari until golden brown.
7
DO NOT OVERCOOK!
8
Start with 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat.
9
When butter is melted, add peppers and tomatoes.
10
Deglaze with lemon juice.
11
Add remaining butter and scallions.
12
Toss.
13
Add calamari and toss.
14
Serve.

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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: 2 cups calamari, sliced into rings (use tubes and tentacles), 2 cups buttermilk, 2 cups all-purpose flour, 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.

Calamari

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