Buttermilk-Battered Calamari Recipe
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Buttermilk-Battered Calamari

By: Senushi  
"This is a great recipe for those who love battered calamari. It's so simple and the finished product is awesome! Serve with marinara sauce for dipping."

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Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
5 Min
Ready In:
15 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 cups vegetable oil for frying
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tablespoon salt
  • 1/2 tablespoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 pound squid, cleaned and cut into 1/2 inch rings

Directions

  1. Heat oil in a saucepan or deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. Pour buttermilk into a medium bowl. In a separate bowl, stir together the flour, salt, pepper and oregano. Dip squid rings into the buttermilk, then into the seasoned flour.
  3. Place the coated pieces in the hot oil, and fry in small batches, turning if necessary, for even cooking. When evenly browned, remove to paper towels to drain, and continue with the rest of the squid. Serve hot.

Footnotes

FOOTNOTE

  • We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount may vary depending on cook time and temperature, ingredient density, and the specific type of oil used.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 209 | Total Fat: 8.6g | Cholesterol: 2mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 27, 2007 by Robin C. 
This recipe is very good however for best results soak the squid in 2 cups of buttermilk for 2... MORE
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Reviewed on Mar. 25, 2008 by Cook to the max 
So light the calamari almost floats off the plate. I've tried many different recipes but now... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 4, 2006 by jwallacemiller 
Better than most restaurant calamari. We added cayenne seasoning and Emeril's Essence to the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 14, 2008 by Night Owl 
Not a fan. . . The buttermilk cooks and burns too quickly in the oil and I am scared the squid... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 6, 2007 by Newlywedws 
I made some changes to this recipe, first I placed the sliced calamari in the buttermilk and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 4, 2008 by Bonnie Duarte 
I made these last night for Superbowl and they were delish. The only change I made was to add... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 25, 2007 by CHELS 
We all really enjoyed this recipe. It is moderately expensive because of the squid, but very... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 28, 2004 by Senushi 
I've made this calamari several times. It's so easy and everyone loves it!!!!!! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 31, 2008 by Shawn 
Great recipe. Although I did alter it slightly. I took the advice of others and soak in the... MORE
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Reviewed on May 24, 2007 by DaveandKat 
It was better than most restaurant calamari I've had! I soaked the squid in buttermilk for 2... MORE

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