Are you looking for a mouthwatering seafood treat that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more? Look no further than breaded calamari, a culinary delight that combines tender calamari rings or strips with a crispy, golden-brown coating. This popular dish, often served as an appetizer or main course, is not only delicious but also versatile and easy to prepare at home. With the right recipe and a few simple ingredients, you can create a flavorful and memorable breaded calamari that will impress your family and friends.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
FRIED CALAMARI
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories appetizer
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Pour enough oil into a heavy large saucepan to reach the depth of 3 inches. Heat over medium heat to 350 degrees F. Mix the flour, parsley, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Working in small batches, toss the squid into the flour mixture to coat. Carefully add the squid to the oil and fry until crisp and very pale golden, about 1 minute per batch. Using tongs or a slotted spoon, transfer the fried calamari to a paper-towel lined plate to drain.
- Place the fried calamari and lemon wedges on a clean plate. Sprinkle with salt. Serve with the marinara sauce.
- In a large casserole pot, heat oil over medium high heat. Add onion and garlic and saute until soft and translucent, about 5 to 10 minutes. Add celery and carrots and season with salt and pepper. Saute until all the vegetables are soft, about 5 to 10 minutes. Add tomatoes and bay leaves and simmer uncovered on low heat for 1 hour or until thick. Remove bay leaves and check for seasoning. If sauce still tastes acidic, add unsalted butter, 1 tablespoon at a time to round out the flavors.
- Add 1/2 the tomato sauce into the bowl of a food processor. Process until smooth. Continue with remaining tomato sauce.
- If not using all the sauce, allow it to cool completely and pour 1 to 2 cup portions into freezer plastic bags. This will freeze up to 6 months.
CALAMARI
This is a delicious, very easy, quick but moderately expensive recipe. Everyone I've ever fixed it for absolutely loves it!
Provided by bluebayou
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 20m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oil in a heavy, deep frying pan or pot. Oil should be heated to 365 degrees F (180 degrees C).
- In a medium size mixing bowl mix together flour, salt, oregano and black pepper. Dredge squid through flour and spice mixture.
- 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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 641.9 calories, Carbohydrate 5.2 g, Cholesterol 111.8 mg, Fat 66.7 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 8.7 g, Sodium 254.1 mg
CRISPY CALAMARI RINGS
Lightly battered calamari with a kick. Delicious appetizer and ready in minutes! Serve with marinara or your favorite sauce for dipping.
Provided by nbrock_85
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Seafood
Time 20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oil to 370 degrees F (185 degrees C) in a deep fryer, deep frying pan, or pot.
- Coat squid with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, oregano, basil, parsley, paprika, cayenne, and white pepper in a medium bowl. Mix thoroughly. Add flour and toss to dredge.
- Fry squid in the hot oil, in batches if needed, until light brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Do not overcook, or squid will be tough and chewy. Drain on paper towels. Serve with lemon wedges and marinara sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 437.9 calories, Carbohydrate 26.7 g, Cholesterol 230.4 mg, Fat 29.4 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 18.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 557.5 mg, Sugar 2.3 g
CRUMBED CALAMARI
I love calamari. This is how to crumb them at home. Look for more calamari recipes coming soon. Serve with tartar sauce and enjoy the experience
Provided by Ben Ross
Categories Squid
Time 15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Mix the breadcrumbs with the salt, pepper and garlic powder and place into a plastic bag so you can shake the crumbs onto the calamari.
- Beat the egg and combine with the milk and place this into a small dish.
- Heat the oil up to 160C degrees.
- Dip the calamari rings individually into the egg/milk mix and then into the plastic bag and shake.
- The calamari should be well coated.
- Deep fry until a nice brown tinge. I tend to fry mine for about 4-5 minutes. It also depends on the calamari some it is better at a lower heat for longer. This rule especially applies to bought crumbed calamari.
- Enjoy.
- Serve with tartar sauce.
BREADED CALAMARI STEAKS
This is a very simple but delicious recipe for calamari steaks. Be careful though - they cook exceedingly fast. Make sure you have the rest of the meal ready and on the table before you cook the steaks.
Provided by NannyMarvel
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 32m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Place calamari steaks in large bowl and cover with buttermilk. Let set for 15-30 minutes.
- Whisk together eggs, Tabaso sauce and 1/2 cup of milk. Pour into flat dish or pie pan and set aside.
- Mix flour, cumin, chile powder, garlic powder and salt and pepper. Put into flat dish or pie plan and set aside.
- Put bread crumbs into flat dish or pie pan.
- Heat oil in large skillet.
- Drain calamari.
- When oil is very hot, dredge the clamari in the flour mixture, then dip into the egg and then dredge in the breadcrumbs.
- Fry in oil until golden brown on one side then immediately turn over and fry till golden brown on the other. This takes about 1-2 minutes total. Drain on paper towels.
- Serve and enjoy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 551.6, Fat 40.9, SaturatedFat 4.3, Cholesterol 76.8, Sodium 865.8, Carbohydrate 36.1, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 5.6, Protein 10.8
Tips:
- Use fresh calamari. Fresh calamari will have a slightly sweet, briny flavor and a firm, slightly chewy texture. Avoid calamari that is slimy or has a strong fishy smell.
- Clean the calamari properly. To clean calamari, first remove the head and tentacles. Then, score the body of the calamari and remove the ink sac. Finally, rinse the calamari thoroughly under cold water.
- Tenderize the calamari. Calamari can be tough, so it's important to tenderize it before cooking. One way to do this is to marinate the calamari in a mixture of olive oil, lemon juice, and garlic for at least 30 minutes. Another way to tenderize calamari is to pound it with a meat mallet.
- Use a light breading. A light breading will help to keep the calamari crispy and flavorful. Avoid using a heavy breading, as this will make the calamari greasy and soggy.
- Fry the calamari in hot oil. The oil should be at least 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius) before you add the calamari. This will help to create a crispy coating on the calamari.
- Don't overcook the calamari. Calamari cooks quickly, so it's important to avoid overcooking it. Overcooked calamari will be tough and chewy.
Conclusion:
Breaded calamari is a delicious and versatile dish that can be served as an appetizer or main course. It's a great way to enjoy the delicate flavor of calamari, and it's sure to be a hit with your friends and family.
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