Calamari with Roasted Tomato Sauce

Name: Calamari with Roasted Tomato Sauce
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 2 Tbsps freshly ground black pepper; 16 cleaned calamari (squid), bodies cut into 1/2-inch-wide rings, tentacles left whole; 2 Tbsps crushed red pepper; 4 larges eggs, lightly beaten; 946 milliliters all-purpose flour; 2 cloves garlic, chopped; 4 Tbsps fine sea salt; 946 milliliters peanut or vegetable oil for frying; 473 milliliters whole peeled tomatoes

Calamari with Roasted Tomato Sauce is a dairy free and pescatarian hor d'oeuvre. This recipe serves 4. One serving contains 767 calories, 21g of protein, and 30g of fat. This recipe covers 30% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. A mixture of pepper, calamari, flour, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so flavorful. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 45 minutes.

Instructions

In a small pot over moderate heat, combine the tomatoes, garlic, salt, and crushed red pepper. Bring to a boil then reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered, for about 20 minutes.

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Red Pepper Flakes

Tomato

Garlic

Salt

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Pot

Transfer the sauce to a blender or food processor and process until smooth. Keep warm.

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Sauce

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Food Processor

Blender

In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and pepper.

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Pepper

All Purpose Flour

Salt

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Whisk

Bowl

Line a large baking sheet with paper towels. Fill a deep, heavy-bottomed medium saucepan (or deep fryer) with about 4 inches of oil, leaving at least 3 inches between the oil and thetop of the saucepan.

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Cooking Oil

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Deep Fryer

Sauce Pan

Heat the oil over moderately high heat until a deep-fry thermometer registers 375°F.

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Cooking Oil

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Kitchen Thermometer

While the oil is heating, in a large bowl, stir together the calamari (rings and tentacles) and eggs.

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Squid

Egg

Cooking Oil

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Bowl

Remove the calamari from the egg, shaking gently to remove any excess, then transfer to the bowl of seasoned flour and toss to coat.

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Seasoned Flour

Squid

Egg

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Bowl

Remove the calamari from the flour, shaking toknock off any excess, then transfer to the paper towel–lined baking sheet.

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Squid

All Purpose Flour

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Baking Sheet

Paper Towels

Working in batches, use a slotted metal spoon or spider to carefully place the calamari in the hot oil. Fry, flipping as needed, until golden brown, about 4 minutes.

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Squid

Cooking Oil

Transfer as doneto the paper towel–lined baking sheet and immediately season with salt. Continue to fry the remaining calamari, returning the oil to 375°F between batches.

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Squid

Salt

Cooking Oil

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Baking Sheet

Paper Towels

Serve the calamari with the tomato sauce and lemon wedges on the side.

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Lemon Wedge