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Hot Butter Calamari

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Hot Butter Calamari is a crispy, golden appetizer of tender squid rings lightly coated in seasoned flour and pan-fried in butter, then tossed with garlic, herbs, and a squeeze of lemon.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb squid rings and tentacles, cleaned
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp paprika
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tbsp chopped parsley
  • Lemon wedges, for serving

Instructions

  1. Pat squid dry with paper towels.
  2. In a shallow dish, mix flour, cornstarch, salt, pepper, and paprika.
  3. Dredge squid in the flour mixture, shaking off excess.
  4. In a large skillet, heat butter and olive oil over medium-high heat.
  5. Fry squid in batches for 2–3 minutes until golden and crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain.
  6. Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 30 seconds, then toss fried calamari with garlic and parsley.
  7. Serve immediately with lemon wedges.

Notes

  • Do not overcook squid or it will turn rubbery.
  • Add a pinch of chili flakes for a spicy version.
  • Serve with marinara or aioli for dipping if desired.

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Keywords: hot butter calamari, garlic butter calamari, crispy squid appetizer, pan fried calamari

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