If
you are luck enough to get fresh calamari in your market, enjoy it. If all you
can find is frozen, be sure to allow it to thaw overnight in the refrigerator
for the best texture. Do
not over cook the calamari or you'll be sorry.
Preparation Time: 15 minutes Serving Size: 4
- 1 pound squid, with tentacles, bodies cut into 1/2 inch slices
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons dried parsley
- kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
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Heat 1 quart of peanut oil in a heavy Dutch
oven to 370°. Mix the flour, parsley, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Toss
squid, a little at a time, in the flour mixture to thoroughly coat. Add just
enough squid at a time to the hot oil to not over crowd the oil and cause
the temperature to drop below 350°. Fry until starting to turn golden, about
3 minutes. Remove with a
spider and drain on a wire rack. Hold in a 170° oven until all remaining
pieces are cooked.
Serve with lemon slices and
marinara sauce. |
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