Dry Fried Calamari

Recipe courtesy Alton Brown, 2006

Show: Good EatsEpisode: Squid Pro Quo II

Rated: 4 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (3)

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COMMENTS & REVIEWS(3)

Cook Time:
5 min
Level:
Intermediate
Yield:
4 appetizer servings

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Times:

Prep: 15 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 5 min
Total:: 20 min

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Ingredients

2 quarts peanut oil
1 pound squid, tubes and tentacles
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup plain cornmeal
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper

Directions

Place the peanut oil in a 4 to 5-quart Dutch oven and place over medium-high heat. Heat oil until it reaches 375 degrees F.

Rinse the squid thoroughly and pat dry. Cut the tentacles in half lengthwise and the tubes into 1/2-inch rings. Set aside.

Place the flour and the cornmeal into a medium mixing bowl and stir to combine. In small handfuls, dredge the squid in the flour and cornmeal mixture and shake off the excess. In batches, gently lower the squid into the hot oil. Cook for 1 minute. The squid will not be browned, but lightly golden in color. Remove the squid and transfer to a cooling rack turned upside down set over a newspaper-lined sheet pan. Season with salt and pepper, as desired. Repeat until all of the squid is cooked. Make sure to check the temperature of the oil before each batch to ensure it is 375 degrees F. Serve immediately.

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recipe Dry Fried Calamari
Darien Long Beach, CA 08-27-2007
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Better than mccormick & schmick's
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I was working the Squid Stuffed Squid recipe from Alton and then ran out of stuffings but still had the tubes left. So I... decided to cut the leftovers into rings and fry them. Comes out delicious and crunchy, little heaven rings that made my day!Read more
recipe Dry Fried Calamari
Todd Castle Rock, CO 07-30-2007
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Simple and Good Eats!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I'm all for easy preparation for near instant gratification. The coating will be light and not overbearing, maintaining the... integrity of the natural calamari flavor. We enjoy this recipe frequently!Read more
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Marc Coventry, RI 10-05-2006
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its ok
Rated: 3 stars out of 5

it taste great, but it doesent look like calamari ive ever eaten before.