Calamari

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Prep Time: 2 hours
Difficulty: Easy

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2 cups buttermilk
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups calamari sliced into rings (use tubes and tentacles)
3/4 cup sliced mild banana peppers
3/4 cup large diced tomatoes
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons whole butter
1/4 cup chopped scallions

Directions

For Squid:

Clean and soak calamari in buttermilk for 2 hours before cooking. Drain well in a large mixing bowl. Dredge squid with flour until each ring separates easily from others. Put in sifter and shake off excess flour. Fry until golden brown. DO NOT OVERCOOK!

Sauce:

Start with 1 Tbsp butter over medium heat. When butter is melted, add peppers and tomatoes. Deglaze with lemon juice. Add remaining butter and scallions. Toss. Add calamari and toss. Serve.

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