Delicious Buttermilk Battered Calamari Recipe

This recipe for buttermilk battered calamari is a perfect appetizer or main dish for seafood lovers. The calamari is tender on the inside and crispy on the outside, thanks to the buttermilk batter. It's a great dish to impress guests or enjoy with your family.

Ingredients

• 1 lb calamari, cleaned and sliced into rings
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• Vegetable oil for frying

Directions

1. In a bowl, combine buttermilk, salt, pepper, and paprika.
2. Add calamari rings to the buttermilk mixture, cover, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
3. In a separate bowl, mix flour with a pinch of salt and pepper.
4. Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large skillet to 375°F.
5. Dredge each calamari ring in the flour mixture, then dip back into the buttermilk and coat again in flour.
6. Fry the calamari in batches for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
7. Remove from oil and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
8. Serve hot with a side of lemon wedges and marinara sauce.

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