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Reviewed: Nov. 25, 2009
great basic batter recipe. i use mrs dash seasonings instead of oregano. i've used skim milk also. always good!!!
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Reviewed: Nov. 14, 2009
soak in milk and add cajun seasoning to the batter. Cook only about 2 min. Don't make too crispy.
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Reviewed: May 10, 2009
Crispy and delicious!!!
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The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.62 star rating.
Reviewed: May 8, 2009
Ok but not really exceptional. I'll probably make it again but I wouldn't serve it for anything but a weeknight dinner.
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Reviewed: Apr. 25, 2009
these came out so perfect...we were able to make them up ahead of time and then just deep fry at the last minute for a party...they were gone instantly! just make sure not to overcook
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Reviewed: Apr. 15, 2009
Loved it!! Soaked the calamari for 24 hours in the buttermilk and were they tender. Will definitely make again. Be careful not to over fry, they cook very quickly.
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Reviewed: Apr. 12, 2009
Just like they serve in the restaurants. Very easy to make.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.62 star rating.
Reviewed: Dec. 27, 2008
This was the best I've ever made. The buttermilk makesw the calamari tender and the flour adheres better. One note, be sure you allow the oil to come back to 375 before frying another batch. My guests were eating faster than I could make it and some were cooked at a lower temp hence some were not as crisp as they should have been.
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Reviewed: Dec. 25, 2008
WOW!! This recipe was wonderful -- I made it for Christmas Eve for the family and everyone (including the kids) loved it. They're already asking me to make it again!
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Reviewed: Nov. 21, 2008
I really liked this recipe. We were trying to figure out what to do with some calamari we had frozen in our freezer, and this was perfect!
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.62 star rating.
Reviewed: Sep. 22, 2008
This was great! The regional market had fresh calamari for $3 a pound this past weekend so I was looking for something to make with it for our anniversary. I followed the recipe exact except added some cayenne pepper to it. Came out perfect even for the novice! And considering we were going to go to a restaurant where calamari is $8 for an appetizer I saved a lot!
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The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.62 star rating.
Reviewed: Jul. 14, 2008
Not a fan. . . The buttermilk cooks and burns too quickly in the oil and I am scared the squid didn't cook all the way through. On top of that, I like a larger compilation of ingredients to season my oil fried recipes (cayenne, worcestershire, lemon juice, tobasco, preferred seasoning salts, etc) and I don't usually care for certain recipes that don't use such things and in turn come out underseasoned. . . I don't even think the aioli or dressing could have made up for it. . .
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Reviewed: Jul. 3, 2008
My husband said it was too salty, but I thought it was wonderful. I never knew it was so easy to make it.
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Reviewed: Jun. 17, 2008
Very tasty! This was my first attempt at making calamari at home, and I was pleased with the results. I soaked the calamari in the buttermilk for a few hours. I found that the flour stuck to the pieces quite nicely, even after being cooked. I think having the oil (I used canola) quite hot before you drop them in helps. Also, I would highly recommend cooking your calamari only a couple of minutes on each side (more or less depending on the size of your rings.) Even if the pieces aren't browned, I would remove them, otherwise you risk overcooking the calamari, and overcooked calamari is on the rubbery side.
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Reviewed: Jun. 2, 2008
This was better than restaurant calamari. First time I made calamari too! My husband thought it was outstanding, and he is very critical when it comes to food. I bought very fresh calamari from whole foods, and it was not too chewy at all or rubbery. It was very tender and just excellent really. Thanks for this recipe!
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Reviewed: Mar. 25, 2008
So light the calamari almost floats off the plate. I've tried many different recipes but now my search is over. This is one I'll engrain in memory and use from now on. Thanks for submitting it.
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Reviewed: Feb. 4, 2008
I made these last night for Superbowl and they were delish. The only change I made was to add some cajun seasoning. The secret to any calamari is too NOT OVERCOOK.
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Reviewed: Jan. 31, 2008
Great recipe. Although I did alter it slightly. I took the advice of others and soak in the buttermilk. I also added cayenne pepper instead of the oregano. I used a deep fryer, which made it so easy. I believe it was a lot better than anything I have had in the restaurants. Will definitely be making again!
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Reviewed: Jan. 3, 2008
Superb! Even my 8 year old daughter cleaned her plate.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.62 star rating.
Reviewed: Nov. 24, 2007
it's been a few years since ive had calamari, and that was at a restaurant. since that last time i got diagnosed with a condition that left me to follow a very strict diet. after finding this recipe, i had to tweak it a bit, and im sorry for those of u who don't believe in rating recipes if it's been messed with...but using this as a jump off point i was able to enjoy restaurant quality calamari again! i left the squid rings in the buttermilk overnight to marinate; i didn't have all the ingredients i needed and ended up coating the squid rings in arrowroot starch, no spices except a pinch of cayenne. they still turned out great! a few pieces were tough, but i think that could've been because the squid i had were the huge ones...that and i can only use olive oil due to the dietary cocerns. i thought this would affect the flavour -i really don't prefer the taste of oo- but it didn't! if i could i'd try this to a 't', but for those of u who can, definitely try this one out!
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