Best 2 Buffalo Calamari Recipes
Buffalo calamari is a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. It is made with calamari that is coated in a spicy buffalo sauce and then baked or fried. The result is a crispy, flavorful dish that is sure to please everyone. Buffalo calamari is a great way to enjoy calamari, and it is also a healthier alternative to traditional fried calamari.
Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!
BUFFALO CALAMARI
A delicious take on everyone's two favorite appetizers - Buffalo wings and fried calamari! Fresh, homemade calamari drizzled with blue cheese and hot sauce, topped with a cooling tomato relish. Hard to give a serving size, as my daughter Evan and I finish a whole recipe between us, or I'll make a plate for myself (only) as an entree! The beauty is, you can adjust just about all of the ingredients to taste!
Provided by AmyD
Categories Seafood Shellfish Octopus and Squid
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Combine flour, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper in a resealable plastic bag and shake to combine. Add calamari and make sure all pieces are coated.
- Heat oil in a frying pan over medium to medium-high heat to 395 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- While oil heats, combine tomatoes, onion, and celery in a bowl. Set tomato relish aside.
- Shake excess flour from calamari and drop calamari into the hot oil in batches. Fry until golden brown, about 1 minute per batch. Drain on paper towels. Transfer cooked calamari to a serving plate.
- Top with crumbled blue cheese, blue cheese salad dressing, hot sauce, and a sprinkling of tomato relish.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 886.7 calories, Carbohydrate 36.8 g, Cholesterol 239 mg, Fat 72.9 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 22.5 g, SaturatedFat 11.9 g, Sodium 1270 mg, Sugar 1.7 g
BUFFALO CALAMARI
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Rinse, dry and slice Calamari into rings. (What the heck, throw the legs in too!)
- Put Flour, Salt and Pepper, Cayenne into a Ziploc bag. Shake to combine
- Add Calamari to Flour mixture; toss to coat all pieces
- In Medium Fry Pan, heat Oil to appx. 395 degrees
- While oil is heating, in a small bowl, combine Tomatos, Onions and Celery - set aside
- Shake excess Flour from Calamari and add to hot Oil, a few pieces at a time. 45 seconds is about all it takes - remove to plate lined with paper towels.
- Move Calamari to a serving plate.
- Top with Crumbled Bleu Cheese and drizzle with Bleu Cheese dressing and Hot Sauce. Top with a sprinkling of Tomato Relish.
Tips:
- Choose fresh calamari. Fresh calamari should be firm and have a slightly translucent appearance. Avoid any calamari that is slimy or has a strong fishy smell.
- Clean the calamari properly. To clean the calamari, first remove the head and tentacles. Then, use a sharp knife to score the body of the calamari in a criss-cross pattern. This will help the marinade to penetrate the calamari and make it more flavorful.
- Marinate the calamari for at least 30 minutes. This will help to tenderize the calamari and infuse it with flavor. You can use a variety of marinades, but a simple mixture of olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and herbs is always a good choice.
- Cook the calamari quickly over high heat. This will help to prevent the calamari from becoming tough and rubbery. You can cook calamari in a variety of ways, including frying, grilling, or baking.
- Serve the calamari immediately. Calamari is best served hot and crispy. You can serve it with a variety of dipping sauces, such as marinara sauce, tartar sauce, or aioli.
Conclusion:
Buffalo calamari is a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. It is a great way to enjoy calamari, and it is sure to be a hit with your friends and family. So next time you are looking for a new and exciting way to prepare calamari, give buffalo calamari a try. You won't be disappointed!
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