Deep Fried Calamari With Cherry Peppers
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
244 kcal
Deep Fried Calamari With Cherry Peppers
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This classic Italian recipe for calamari fritti will transport you straight to the shores of the Mediterranean. With just a few simple ingredients and some basic kitchen skills, you can recreate this popular restaurant dish in the comfort of your own kitchen.
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Ingredients
- 1 lb squid tubes and tentacles, cleaned, fresh
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup cherry pepper drained (optional, jarred, sliced; or banana peppers
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- neutral cooking oil such as peanut, grape seed, canola, for frying
- lemon wedges for serving
Notes
- It’s really important the squid doesn’t have too much buttermilk on it when being added to the flour. You want to make sure you really shake most of it off first, or else it will clump up and make the coating thicker and more dense.
- Don't overcook the calamari or it will get tough and rubbery. 2-3 minutes max in the hot oil.
- Either use a candy or oil thermometer to make sure the oil is at approximately 375 degrees F. Don’t let it get lower than 350. Work in batches - don’t overcrowd the oil or it will lower the temperature, which will cause the calamari to become greasy and rubbery.
- If you don’t have a thermometer, dip the back of a wooden spoon into the hot oil and if it rapidly bubbles, the oil is ready.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
244kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
36g
(12%)
Protein
16g
(32%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
0.4g
(2%)
Cholesterol
181mg
(60%)
Sodium
1162mg
(48%)
Potassium
276mg
(6%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
92IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
193mg
(19%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 244 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 244kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 181mg | 60% |
| Sodium | 1162mg | 48% |
| Potassium | 276mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 92IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 193mg | 19% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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