Looking for a tasty seafood dish to impress your guests? Look no further than this delicious recipe for fried calamari with marinara sauce! With a crispy outer layer and a tender, flavorful interior, this dish is sure to be a hit at any dinner party or family gathering.
Ingredients:
- 1 pound of squid (cleaned and cut into rings)
- 1/2 cup of flour
- 1/2 cup of cornmeal
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon of paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon of garlic powder
- 1/4 cup of milk
- 1 egg (beaten)
- Marinara sauce for dipping
- Vegetable oil for frying
To start, heat up enough vegetable oil in a deep frying pan to fully submerge the squid rings. While the oil is heating up, combine the flour, cornmeal, salt, black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder in a bowl. In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk and beaten egg.
Dip the squid rings in the milk and egg mixture, then coat them in the flour and cornmeal mixture. Once the oil is hot enough, carefully drop the coated squid rings into the pan and fry them until they are golden brown on both sides.
Remove the fried calamari from the pan and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil. Serve them hot with a side of marinara sauce for dipping.Enjoy this delicious and easy recipe for fried calamari with marinara sauce at your next dinner party or family gathering. Your guests will love the crispy texture and bold flavor of this classic seafood dish!
