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Calamari

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"This is a delicious, very easy, quick but moderately expensive recipe. Everyone I've ever fixed it for absolutely loves it!"
Calamari Recipe
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 87 times with an average star rating of 4.4
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PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  5 Min
READY IN  20 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 3 cups vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 12 squid, cleaned and sliced into rings
  • 1 lemon - cut into wedges, for garnish

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oil in a heavy, deep frying pan or pot. Oil should be heated to 365 degrees F (180 degrees C).
  2. In a medium size mixing bowl mix together flour, salt, oregano and black pepper. Dredge squid through flour and spice mixture.
  3. Place squid in oil for 2 to 3 minutes or until light brown. Beware of overcooking, squid will be tough if overcooked. Dry squid on paper towels. Serve with wedges of lemon.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.43 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 7, 2006 by SpanishPrincess 
I am from Spain and one thing you must add to this recipes is 1/2 Tbs of Superfinly chopped... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.43 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 10, 2003 by FMDEMAY 
This was one of the best Calamari recipes I've used - and easy! The key to tenderness is to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.43 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 31, 2003 by JOSEPH FORTUNATO 
Excellent recipe. Very tender. What about a good dipping sauce? Maybe with a little heat. I'll... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.43 star rating.
Reviewed on jul. 13, 2003 by DOREENBUCH 
This is great!!!! We love calamari, and a local restaurant here just serves it w/ a nice,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.43 star rating.
Reviewed on aug. 30, 2003 by MIKE_W1234 
This was EXACTLY what I was looking for.....thank you very much for putting it on here. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.43 star rating.
Reviewed on mar. 13, 2003 by KATKER 
Simple yet effective, everyone loved this recipe so much that I've used it several times in... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.43 star rating.
Reviewed on mar. 13, 2003 by tigger73 
Quick, easy and tender. It took away my fear of overcooked "rubberbands" with the very first... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.43 star rating.
Reviewed on sep. 4, 2005 by tiggzangel 
I've found that with this recipe, you dont want to cook the squid for more than 2 minutes, I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.43 star rating.
Reviewed on oct. 28, 2003 by MCKEY 
I love this dish! Super easy! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.43 star rating.
Reviewed on jul. 13, 2003 by ADIRKS 
We've used this recipe with cuddlefish, too. It's great!! MORE

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Nutritional Information
Calamari

Servings Per Recipe: 10

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 642

  • Total Fat: 66.7g
  • Cholesterol: 112mg
  • Sodium: 254mg
  • Total Carbs: 5.2g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 0.7g
  • Protein: 8g

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