Buttermilk-Battered Calamari

Description

This is a great recipe for those who love battered calamari. It’s so simple and the finished product is awesome! Serve with marinara sauce for dipping.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups vegetable oil for frying
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ tablespoon salt
  • ½ tablespoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 pound squid, cleaned and cut into 1/2 inch rings

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a saucepan or deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. Pour buttermilk into a medium bowl. In a separate bowl
  3. stir together the flour
  4. salt
  5. pepper and oregano. Dip squid rings into the buttermilk
  6. then into the seasoned flour.
  7. Place the coated pieces in the hot oil
  8. and fry in small batches
  9. turning if necessary
  10. for even cooking. When evenly browned
  11. remove to paper towels to drain
  12. and continue with the rest of the squid. Serve hot.

Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 5 mins

Total Time: 15 mins

Servings: 6

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