Fried Calamari (Frittura di Calamari)
 
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Cuisine: Appetizer
Serves: 3-4
Ingredients
  • 2-3 pounds of whole squid (fresh, not frozen, with tentacles)
  • 2-3 cups of flour
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly cracked pepper
  • Dry oregano
  • 2-3 cups of vegetable oil (for frying)
Process
  1. Clean the calamari and dice the body into ½ inch rings. The tentacles should be cut from the body and prized (they're the best part). In a large fry pan, begin heating the vegetable oil on medium heat. After cleaning and cutting the fish, pat try with a paper towel and set aside.
  2. In a large bowl add the flour, salt, pepper, and oregano and mix well. Add the fish to the flour and mix well with your hands. Remove any excess flour from the fish and place a small amount in the hot oil and begin frying.
  3. Fry for 3-5 minutes depending on the size of the squid pieces (some folks are fanatic about oil cooking temp when frying but I find if you set the pan to medium and test with a few pieces you'll get the hang of frying in no time). Do not overcook squid as it will turn rubbery very quickly. If you're unsure about whether the fish is cooked you should remove the fish immediately when a bit of color starts to show on the exterior of the squid rings and tentacles. Continue frying in small batches and removed to a large plate with plenty of paper towels. Season with salt immediately.
Recipe by Scordo.com - Italian Food Recipes and Lifestyle at http://www.scordo.com/recipe/fried-calamari-frittura-di-calamari.html