Spicy Garlicky Calamari Recipe

Name: Spicy Garlicky Calamari
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Calamari; 6 pieces of raw squid; 2 beaten eggs; 1 cup chopped garlic; 1/4 cup jalapeno pepper, seeded and diced (1 tsp. red chili flakes can be substituted); 1/4 cup cilantro, finely chopped; flour, as needed; salt and pepper, as needed; vegetable oil, as needed; Sweet Garlic Sauce; 1/2 cup water; 1 cup brown sugar; 1/2 cup rice vinegar or 1/2 cup white vinegar; 3 tablespoons chopped garlic; 3 tablespoons garlic and red chile paste; kosher salt, as needed; cornstarch, as needed

Servings: persons

Calamari
6 pieces of raw squid
2 beaten eggs
1 cup chopped garlic
1/4 cup jalapeno pepper, seeded and diced (1 tsp. red chili flakes can be substituted)
1/4 cup cilantro, finely chopped
flour, as needed
salt and pepper, as needed
vegetable oil, as needed
Sweet Garlic Sauce
1/2 cup water
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup rice vinegar or 1/2 cup white vinegar
3 tablespoons chopped garlic
3 tablespoons garlic and red chile paste
kosher salt, as needed
cornstarch, as needed

1
For Calamari:
2
Put sliced squid in the eggs, drain excess eggs and put into seasoned flour.
3
Shake off excess flour and deep fry until brown and tender.
4
In a heated saute pan, saute garlic, pepper, and cilantro and add fried squid. Seasoning as needed.
5
Served with sliced lemons and/or Sweet Garlic Sauce.
6
Garlic Sauce:
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Combine water and vinegar and bring to a boil.
8
Add the brown sugar, garlic, chili garlic paste, salt into the heated liquid and allow to simmer.
9
Thicken with the cornstarch slurry.
10
Serve with fried item.

417

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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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Calamari, 6 pieces of raw squid, 2 beaten eggs, 1 cup chopped garlic, and more.

Yes, Spicy Garlicky 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.

Spicy Garlicky Calamari

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