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["In a bowl, mix the buttermilk with 1/4 cup of the Essence and the hot sauce.", "Add the squid and marinate for 30 minutes to 1 hour at room temperature.", "In a shallow dish, combine the masa harina and all-purpose flour with the remaining 2 tablespoons Essence.", "Into a large, deep pot or deep fryer, pour enough oil to come halfway up the sides and heat to 360 degrees F.", "In batches, remove the squid from the buttermilk mixture and dredge in the flour mixture, shaking to remove any excess flour.", "Without crowding, carefully add the squid to the hot oil and deep-fry, turning occasionally to prevent the pieces from sticking together, until golden on all sides, 2 to 3 minutes.", "Using a slotted spoon, transfer to paper towels to drain.", "Season with salt and pepper.", "To serve, place the calamari on plates, sprinkle with the Parmesan, and top with the olive salad.", "2 1/2 tablespoons paprika", "2 tablespoons salt", "2 tablespoons garlic powder", "1 tablespoon black pepper", "1 tablespoon onion powder", "1 tablespoon cayenne pepper", "1 tablespoon dried oregano", "1 tablespoon dried thyme", "Combine all ingredients thoroughly.", "Yield: 2/3 cup", "Recipe from ""New New Orleans Cooking"
