Fried Calamari Recipe by Pasquale Sciarappa

Clean the calamari thoroughly and dry with a paper towel to remove excess moisture.

Prepare the marinara sauce by chopping shallots and garlic.

Heat olive oil in a pan and add the chopped shallots and garlic, cooking until fragrant but not burnt.

Add cherry tomatoes to the pan and season with salt, black pepper, and hot pepper flakes.

Cook the sauce on low heat until the tomatoes break down, stirring occasionally.

In a separate bowl, mix flour with salt and black pepper for coating the calamari.

Check the oil temperature for frying, ensuring it is hot enough.

Coat the calamari in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess flour before frying.

Fry the calamari in hot avocado oil, turning occasionally to ensure even cooking and prevent sticking.

Remove the calamari from the oil once they are golden brown and crispy, draining on paper towels.

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