Gluten-free Crispy Fried Calamari with Spicy Marinara Recipe

Name: Gluten-free Crispy Fried Calamari with Spicy Marinara
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 Tablespoons Olive Oil; 3 cloves Garlic, Thinly Sliced; 1/2 teaspoons Red Pepper Flakes, Or More To Taste; 15 whole Peeled Tomatoes; 1- 1/4 cup Sweet White Rice Flour; 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt; 1- 3/4 cup Gluten Free Beer; Oil, For Frying; 3/4 pounds Small Squid, Cleaned, Bodies Cut Into 1/2-inch Thick Rings; 3 Tablespoons Cornstarch; Lemon Wedges, To Serve

Servings: persons

3 Tablespoons Olive Oil
3 cloves Garlic, Thinly Sliced
1/2 teaspoons Red Pepper Flakes, Or More To Taste
15 whole Peeled Tomatoes
1- 1/4 cup Sweet White Rice Flour
1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
1- 3/4 cup Gluten Free Beer
Oil, For Frying
3/4 pounds Small Squid, Cleaned, Bodies Cut Into 1/2-inch Thick Rings
3 Tablespoons Cornstarch
Lemon Wedges, To Serve

1
For the spicy marinara dipping sauce, in a medium pot over medium heat, add olive oil, garlic and red pepper flakes.
2
Toast for 23 minutes until garlic is golden.
3
Add tomatoes and simmer for another 5 minutes.
4
Transfer the contents to a blender and puree on high.
5
Put sauce back into the pot and simmer on low heat until sauce thickens slightly.
6
Set aside.
7
For the calamari, in a medium mixing bowl, whisk together rice flour, kosher salt and beer until smooth.
8
Set aside.
9
In a large pot fitted with a thermometer, heat oil over medium heat.
10
While oil is heating, pat squid dry with a paper towel and toss squid with cornstarch in a medium bowl.
11
Add squid rings and tentacles to the batter.
12
When oil reaches between 350-375 degrees F, carefully add about 8 pieces of batter-coated squid to the pot.
13
Stir carefully with a slotted spoon until golden and crispy, about 1 to 1 1/2 minutes.
14
Transfer to a paper-towel-lined sheet pan and continue to fry in batches.
15
When squid is done, pile on a serving platter and serve with warm spicy marinara for dipping and a few lemon wedges on the side.

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* 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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 Tablespoons Olive Oil, 3 cloves Garlic, Thinly Sliced, 1/2 teaspoons Red Pepper Flakes, Or More To Taste, 15 whole Peeled Tomatoes, and more.

Yes, Gluten-free Crispy Fried Calamari with Spicy Marinara 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.

Gluten-free Crispy Fried Calamari with Spicy Marinara

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