Fried Calamari Crostini Recipe

Name: Fried Calamari Crostini
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups vegetable oil; 1 pound calamari mix of tentacles and bodies cut into rings; 1/2 cup plain dry bread crumb; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley; grated lemon peel; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 cup buttermilk; 6 cloves garlic chopped; 5 tablespoons fresh rosemary finely chopped; 2 ounces anchovy fillets in oil, chopped; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 3 Tbsp. Bertolli(R) ClassicoTM Olive Oil; 1/2 ciabatta bread small, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices, toasted; 1 cup Bertolli(R) Vineyard Premium Collections Marinara with Burgundy Wine Sauce; 2 tablespoons heavy cream or whipping cream

Servings: persons

3 cups vegetable oil
1 pound calamari mix of tentacles and bodies cut into rings
1/2 cup plain dry bread crumb
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
grated lemon peel
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 cup buttermilk
6 cloves garlic chopped
5 tablespoons fresh rosemary finely chopped
2 ounces anchovy fillets in oil, chopped
1 tablespoon lemon juice
3 Tbsp. Bertolli(R) ClassicoTM Olive Oil
1/2 ciabatta bread small, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices, toasted
1 cup Bertolli(R) Vineyard Premium Collections Marinara with Burgundy Wine Sauce
2 tablespoons heavy cream or whipping cream

1
Heat vegetable oil in 3-quart heavy bottom saucepot over medium-high heat.
2
Meanwhile, combine bread crumbs, flour, cayenne pepper, parsley, salt and lemon peel in medium bowl; set aside.
3
Process garlic, rosemary, anchovys, lemon juice and olive oil in blender or food processor until smooth; set aside.
4
Heat Sauce with cream in 2-quart saucepot over low heat.
5
Dip calamari in buttermilk, then bread crumb mixture. Fry calamari, in batches in hot oil, 2 minutes or until golden and crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.
6
Evenly spread anchovy mixture on toast. Top with fried calamari, then drizzle with sauce mixture. Serve with remaining sauce mixture.

2340

kcal

Calories

255

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups vegetable oil, 1 pound calamari mix of tentacles and bodies cut into rings, 1/2 cup plain dry bread crumb, 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Fried Calamari Crostini 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.

Fried Calamari Crostini

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