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Crispy Fried Calamari

Dive into an unforgettable seafood experience as you prepare robust and flavorful Crispy Fried Calamari.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
30 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 378 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1/2 pound calamari
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • Pinch of salt and pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • vegetable oil for frying
  • fresh parsley chopped
  • 1/2 lemon sliced

Instructions

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  1. Cut the calamari into rings and combine with buttermilk in a medium bowl.
  2. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  3. Add flour, salt, pepper, and paprika to a separate, medium bowl. Stir to combine.
  4. Remove the calamari rings from the buttermilk and place them in a sieve to remove excess liquid. Coat the rings with the flour mixture and set aside.
  5. Heat the vegetable oil in a pan on medium-high heat. Add the coated calamari rings. Fry for 2 minutes until crispy. Remove the fried calamari rings from the pan and pat dry on a paper-towel lined plate.  
  6. Sprinkle chopped parsley over the calamari. Garnish with lemon slices and serve.

Nutrition Information

Calories 378kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 57g (19%) Protein 26g (52%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Cholesterol 271mg (90%) Sodium 115mg (5%) Potassium 470mg (13%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 265IU (5%) Vitamin C 20mg (22%) Calcium 122mg (12%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 378

% Daily Value*

Calories 378kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 57g 19%
Protein 26g 52%
Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 271mg 90%
Sodium 115mg 5%
Potassium 470mg 10%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 265IU 5%
Vitamin C 20mg 22%
Calcium 122mg 12%
Iron 4mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.