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Calamari
Recipe courtesy Paula Deen

Ingredients
2 cup calamari sliced into rings (use tubes and tentacles)
2 cup buttermilk
2 cup all-purpose flour
Salt and pepper
Oil, for frying
2 tablespoons whole butter
3/4 cup sliced mild banana peppers
3/4 cup large diced tomatoes
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup chopped scallions


Instructions
Clean and soak calamari in buttermilk for 2 hours before cooking. Drain
well in a large mixing bowl. Season flour with salt and pepper. Dredge calamari with flour until

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each ring separates easily from others. Put in sifter and shake off excess flour. Heat oil and fry
calamari until golden brown. DO NOT OVERCOOK!

Start with 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat. When butter is melted, add peppers and tomatoes.
Deglaze with lemon juice. Add remaining butter and scallions. Toss. Add calamari and toss. Serve



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