Calamari Recipe
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Calamari

By: bluebayou 
"This is a delicious, very easy, quick but moderately expensive recipe. Everyone I've ever fixed it for absolutely loves it!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.4 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (107)

What to Drink?
Wine sparkling wine
Cocktail Negroni Cocktail II
Chilled Non-Alcoholic Special Lemonade
Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
5 Min
Ready In:
20 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 10 appetizer servings
 

Ingredients

  • 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 642 | Total Fat: 66.7g | Cholesterol: 112mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 7, 2006 by Outback Sweet Treats Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I am from Spain and one thing you must add to this recipes is 1/2 Tbs of Superfinly chopped...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 10, 2003 by FMDEMAY   view full review
This was one of the best Calamari recipes I've used - and easy! The key to tenderness is to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 31, 2003 by JOSEPH FORTUNATO   view full review
Excellent recipe. Very tender. What about a good dipping sauce? Maybe with a little heat. I'll...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 4, 2005 by tiggzangel   view full review
I've found that with this recipe, you dont want to cook the squid for more than 2 minutes, I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 13, 2003 by DOREENBUCH   view full review
This is great!!!! We love calamari, and a local restaurant here just serves it w/ a nice,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 30, 2003 by MIKE_W1234   view full review
This was EXACTLY what I was looking for.....thank you very much for putting it on here.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 13, 2003 by tigger73   view full review
Quick, easy and tender. It took away my fear of overcooked "rubberbands" with the very first...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 13, 2003 by KATKER   view full review
Simple yet effective, everyone loved this recipe so much that I've used it several times in...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 13, 2003 by ADIRKS   view full review
We've used this recipe with cuddlefish, too. It's great!!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 28, 2003 by MCKEY   view full review
I love this dish! Super easy!

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