Calamari
By Paula Deen
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Difficulty: Medium
Prep time: 2 Hours
Cook time: 5 to 10 minutes
Servings: 4 to 6 servings
Ingredients
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 2 cups sliced into rings (use tubes and tentacles) calamari
- 3/4 cup mild sliced banana pepper
- 3/4 cup large diced tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons 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.
