Rhode Island-Style Calamari
Rhode Island-style calamari is battered in a flour mixture, deep-fried to crispy perfection, then tossed with butter, garlic, cherry pepper, and pepperoncini.
Equipment
- Dutch oven or heavy bottom frying pot
- 2 medium sized bowls
Ingredients
- 1 lb calamari
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1/2 cup corn meal
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 2 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 5 tbsp salted butter
- 1 cup sliced banana/pepperoncini/cherry pepper rings
- 2 garlic cloves finely chopped
- frying oil
Instructions
- Heat 2 inches of oil in a heavy bottom pan over medium heat until the oil reaches 375 degrees.
- Whisk the eggs in a bowl and set to the side. Whisk together the flour, cornmeal, cornstarch, cayenne, garlic powder, and salt in a separate bowl. Dunk the calamari in the egg and shake off the excess. Dunk the calamari in the flour mixture, then shake off the excess. Place the calamari on a plate as you work through it.
- Place a handful of calamari rings in the frying oil at a time. Allow the calamari to cook for 1-2 minutes on each side, until it's lightly browned. Remove the calamari with a slotted spoon, then plate on a paper towel lined plate.
- In a separate pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Sautè the garlic and pepper rings until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Once all the calamari is fried, toss the calamari in the pan with the butter mixture and coat evenly.
- Serve the calamari with marinara sauce, lemon wedges, and fresh herbs like basil or parsley. Mangia!
Nutrition
Calories: 288kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 16gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 256mgSodium: 915mgPotassium: 266mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 462IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 37mgIron: 2mg
Nutrition values are estimates, for exact values consult a nutritionist.