Calamari Fritti: Herb-Crusted Fried Calamari

Name: Calamari Fritti: Herb-Crusted Fried Calamari
Cook time: 5-10 minutes
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 ½ cups oil for frying; plus more as needed 3 pounds calamari; cleaned and sliced into ¼ inch rings About 1 cup all-purpose or semolina flour; plus more as needed ½ teaspoon dried thyme ¼ teaspoon dried oregano Salt; to taste 1 lemon; cut into wedges; for serving Spicy tomato sauce; for serving (optional)

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Francine Segan | Thu, 07/06/2023 - 23:05

Fried calamari with lemon wedges and herbs

Difficulty Level

Low

Cooking Time

5-10 minutes

Cost

Low

Calamari, small squid, are a traditional Italian summer dish. The classic way to prepare them is by dipping in batter and frying, then serving them topped with a squeeze of lemon. The secret to tender calamari is to not overcook them, so be sure your oil is good and hot — about 375 degrees Fahrenheit — before you start frying the first batch.

This recipe for fried calamari is probably much like the one that inspired the idea for Alessi’s elegant long-legged juice squeezer,

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