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Crispy Calamari

Cultural Context

Crispy calamari, or calamari fritti, hails from the coastal regions of Italy where fresh seafood is abundant. Traditionally enjoyed as an appetizer, it reflects the Italian love for simple, high-quality ingredients. This dish has gained global popularity, often served in restaurants and at seaside locales, with variations including different batters and dipping sauces.

ItalianITappetizer
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
Calamari (da pulire) 1 kg
Farina 00 100 g
Sale fino q.b.
Olio di semi di girasole 1 l

calamari

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: squid

Zucchini offers a lighter option, while squid is often less expensive than calamari.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cornmeal

Whole wheat flour adds fiber, while cornmeal can be more affordable.

buttermilk

🥗Healthier: yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + vinegar

Yogurt provides a similar tanginess with fewer calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a high smoke point, while vegetable oil is often less expensive.

1

Per preparate la frittura di calamari, iniziate dalla pulizia dei calamari : sciacquateli sotto l'acqua fresca 1 e asciugateli con carta assorbente 2 , poi rimuovete la pelle con le mani 3 .

2

Eliminate le interiora 4 , poi staccate le due alette 5 e tagliatele a striscioline di 1 cm 6 .

3

Tagliate anche il corpo del calamaro ad anelli di 1 cm 7 . Infine separate la parte con gli occhi dai tentacoli 8 ed eliminate anche il becco 9 .

4

Sciacquate nuovamente e scolate bene 10 ; dovrete ottenere circa 700 g di calamari puliti. Ora passate i calamari nella farina 11 e scrollate l’eccesso con un colino 12 .

5

Scaldate l'olio di semi a 180° e friggete pochi calamari per volta 13 . Dopo 2-3 minuti saranno belli dorati, quindi scolate su carta assorbente e proseguite in questo modo per friggere tutti gli altri 14 . Salate a piacere e gustate la vostra frittura di calamari ben calda, magari con una spruzzata di limone 15 !

Cooking Techniques

breadingfrying

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatariandairy-freeegg-freegluten-freenut-freesoy-free

Allergens

shellfishglutendairy

Also Known As

Fried CalamariCalamari Fritti
Local Name: Calamari croccanti

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