Description
Crispy fried calamari served with a spicy marinara sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound calamari, cleaned and sliced
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 cup vegetable oil for frying
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix flour, salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Coat calamari rings in the flour mixture.
- Heat oil in a deep pan over medium-high heat.
- Fry calamari in batches until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes.
- Remove calamari and drain on paper towels.
- In a small pot, heat marinara sauce and stir in red pepper flakes.
- Serve calamari hot with spicy marinara on the side.
Notes
- Ensure oil is hot before frying for crispiness.
- Adjust red pepper flakes to taste for desired spice level.
- Serve with lemon wedges for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Calamari Fritti, Spicy Marinara, Fried Calamari, Italian Appetizer