Rhode Island Calamari Recipe

Name: Rhode Island Calamari
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups canola oil; 4 ounces olive oil; 4 ounces butter; 1 cup sliced pepperoncini; 1/2 cup chopped red onion; 1/4 cup minced garlic; 1/2 cup white wine; 1/4 cup clam juice; 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper; 1 round loaf sourdough bread; 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon seasoning salt; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne; 12 ounces calamari, tubes and tentacles, cut in 1/4-inch thick; 3 ounces diced Roma tomatoes; 3 ounces chopped scallions

Servings: persons

4 cups canola oil
4 ounces olive oil
4 ounces butter
1 cup sliced pepperoncini
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1/4 cup minced garlic
1/2 cup white wine
1/4 cup clam juice
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 round loaf sourdough bread
1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon seasoning salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
12 ounces calamari, tubes and tentacles, cut in 1/4-inch thick
3 ounces diced Roma tomatoes
3 ounces chopped scallions

1
Heat canola oil in a deep pot to 350 degrees F.
2
In a skillet over high heat, combine olive oil, butter, pepperoncini and onion.
3
Saute until lightly caramelized, then add garlic and cook until tender.
4
Deglaze with white wine and cook until slightly reduced.
5
Add the clam juice, red pepper, and lower heat to a simmer.
6
Core out bread and lightly toast the bread bowl.
7
Set aside.
8
In a medium bowl, mix cornstarch, flour, seasoning salt and cayenne.
9
Toss calamari in flour and shake off excess.
10
Fry calamari in oil until golden brown and crispy.
11
Toss fried calamari with the sauce and pour into the toasted bread bowl.
12
Garnish with Roma tomatoes and scallions.

2853

kcal

Calories

292

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: 4 cups canola oil, 4 ounces olive oil, 4 ounces butter, 1 cup sliced pepperoncini, and more.

Yes, Rhode Island 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.

Rhode Island Calamari

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