Hot Butter Calamari
A delightful dish featuring crispy calamari rings tossed in a rich butter and garlic sauce, perfect as an appetizer or main course.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh calamari, cleaned and sliced into rings Start with fresh calamari for the best texture.
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter Divided for frying and sauce.
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced For enhancing the butter sauce.
- 1 large lemon, juice Adds brightness to the dish.
- to taste Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
Preparation
- Rinse the calamari rings under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.
- In a large bowl, mix flour, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
Cooking
- Dredge each piece of calamari in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil and half of the butter over medium-high heat until melted.
- Working in batches, add the calamari rings to the skillet and fry for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Transfer the cooked calamari to a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess oil.
- In the same skillet, add remaining butter and minced garlic, sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the fried calamari back to the skillet with lemon juice and toss to coat.
- Remove from heat and garnish with parsley before serving.
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Notes
Consume immediately for the best texture. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days; reheat in an air fryer or oven.