Cory's Best Calamari

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My mom always cooked this recipe when I was a kid: deep fried calamari. This is one of our family's favorite foods. Simple yet very delicious.

Submitted by Cory Folchi
Updated on August 8, 2022
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
5
Yield:
4 to 6 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 5 servings

  • 2 pounds squid, cleaned and sliced into rounds

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour

  • ½ cup vegetable oil

  • 1 pinch ground black pepper

Directions

  1. Rinse and drain squid well. Pat squid dry with paper towels. Sprinkle salt on squid.

  2. Put flour and a few squid in a small paper or plastic bag. Shake the squid rounds in the bag until coated. Remove squid and place more in the sack to coat.

  3. Heat oil in a medium size frying pan over a high heat. Fry the calamari in the oil until golden brown and crispy. Drain the calamari on paper towels. Serve hot.

35 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

453 Calories
25g Fat
25g Carbs
31g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 5
Calories 453
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 25g 32%
Saturated Fat 4g 18%
Cholesterol 423mg 141%
Sodium 546mg 24%
Total Carbohydrate 25g 9%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 31g 62%
Vitamin C 9mg 10%
Calcium 63mg 5%
Iron 3mg 14%
Potassium 476mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.