Fried Calamari


Photo: Euclydes Antonio dos Santos Filho
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Ingredients

2 1/2 pounds cleaned calamari tubes and tentacles rinsed
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
1/2 teaspoon freshly-ground black pepper
Vegetable oil

Preparation

1
Cut calamari tubes into 1/4-inch-thick rings. Soak calamari in cold water 30 minutes; drain. Pat dry with paper towels.
2
Pour oil to a depth of 6 inches into a Dutch oven. Heat to 400 degrees.
3
Combine flour and next 4 ingredients. Dredge calamari in flour mixture. Fry calamari, in batches, 1 minute, allowing oil to reach 400 degrees before cooking next batch. Drain on paper towels. Serve immediately.
4
This recipe yields 4 to 6 servings.

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4.0 servings

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Monday, March 1, 2010 - 2:50am

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