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How to Cook Calamari
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Crispy Fried Calamari
Spicy Sautéed Calamari
Makes 2 to 4 servings
Mediterranean-Braised Calamari
Grilled Calamari Steaks
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Calamari might seem something you only order in restaurants, but there are a variety of ways to easily cook it at home. Slice squid into thin rings and coat them in a buttermilk batter before frying them. If you want a healthier meal, sauté the rings with chilis and garlic or braise them with tomatoes and olives. For a hearty meal, marinate calamari steaks in a simple marinade and toss them on the grill. Ingredients
Crispy Fried Calamari
1⁄2 cup (120 ml) of buttermilk
2 pounds (0.91 kg) of squid
2 cups (240 g) of all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon (2 g) of ground black pepper
8 cups (1.9 L) of vegetable oil
Kosher salt to taste
Lemon wedges, for serving
Makes 4 servings
Spicy Sautéed Calamari
3⁄4 pound (340 g) of squid
1 teaspoon (5.5 g) of kosher salt
1 teaspoon (4.9 ml) of sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon (1 g) of freshly ground black pepper
1 long, thin red chile or 1 or 2 Serrano chiles, de-seeded and sliced lengthwise
1 clove garlic, thinly sliced
1/2 cup (50 g) of sliced scallions, divided
3 tablespoons (44 ml) of vegetable or canola oil, divided
1/4 teaspoon (0.5 g) of ground Sichuan peppercorns, optional
Makes 2 to 4 servings
Mediterranean-Braised Calamari
3 tablespoons (44 ml) of extra-virgin olive oil
1 small yellow onion
4 cloves of garlic
1⁄2 cup (120 ml) of dry white wine
2 pounds (0.91 kg) of squid
1 28-ounce (800 g) can of whole peeled tomatoes
3 sprigs of fresh thyme
3/4 cup (170 g) of pitted black olives
1/2 tablespoon (8 g) of harissa paste or hot sauce
2 teaspoons (10 g) of lemon zest
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 small handful of freshly minced parsley
Makes 4 to 6 servings
Grilled Calamari Steaks
2 pounds (0.91 kg) of calamari steaks, fresh or thawed
1 tablespoon (8 g) of minced garlic
1 1/2 teaspoons (2.5 g) of red pepper flakes
1/4 cup (5 g) of chopped flat-leaf parsley
2⁄3 cup (160 ml) of extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1⁄4 cup (59 ml) of fresh lemon juice, divided
1 teaspoon (5.5 g) of sea salt, divided
Makes 4 to 6 servings
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Cut 2 pounds (0.91 kg) of squid into 1⁄8 inch (0.32 cm) thick rings.