Calamari In The Greek Style Recipes

CRISPY FRIED CALAMARI RECIPE (KALAMARAKIA TIGANITA)

Steps:

• To prepare this super easy fried calamari recipe, clean the calamari and wash thoroughly. Using a sharp knife cut the calamari in slices, approx. 1 cm each. This will create the rings, as seen in the picture below. Place the calamari rings on some paper towel to get ride of the excessive water.
• Prepare the seasoning for the fried calamari. In a blender add the seasoning and pulse until powdered. (Alternatively you can use a pestle.)
• In a large sandwich bag or tupperware add the flour and seasoning. Place in the sliced calamari and shake well to coat (you will need to do this in batches). Remove the calamari onto a plate, shaking of any excess flour.
• Into a medium sized frying pan pour enough vegetable oil to deep fry the calamari. Heat the oil to medium high heat until it begins to bubble. Test if the oil is hot enough by dipping one of the calamari rings in; if it sizzles the oil is ready. Fry the calamari in batches for about 2-3 minutes, until nicely golden.
• Remove the fried calamari using a slotted spoon and place on some paper towel to dry for 1-2 minutes. Have a taste and sprinkle with some more salt.
• Enjoy this delicious Greek fried calamari recipe with a last minute squeeze of a lemon.

CALAMARI

Steps:

• Preheat oil in a heavy, deep frying pan or pot. Oil should be heated to 365 degrees F (180 degrees C).
• In a medium size mixing bowl mix together flour, salt, oregano and black pepper. Dredge squid through flour and spice mixture.
• Place squid in oil for 2 to 3 minutes or until light brown. Beware of overcooking, squid will be tough if overcooked. Dry squid on paper towels. Serve with wedges of lemon.

CALAMARI IN THE GREEK STYLE

Steps:

• In a 12 inch to 14 inch saute pan, heat together oil, onion and garlic over medium high heat until soft, about 8 to 10 minutes.
• Add eggplant and cook until just softened.
• Add tomatoes and lemon and season with salt and pepper and cook until they fall apart, about 4 to 5 minutes.
• Add calamari, season again, and cook until just opaque, about 2 minutes per side.
• Add basil and toss.
• Arrange on platter and serve.

KALAMARAKIA TIGANITA: CLASSIC GREEK SMALL FRIED SQUID (CALAMARI)

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Defrost the squid according to the package instructions, if you're using frozen rings. Otherwise, clean the squid in preparation for frying, keeping the tentacles in one piece.
• Season the squid with salt. You can also add pepper if desired.
• Preheat a deep skillet or a heavy-bottomed frying pan over low heat.
• Pour oil into the frying pan. It should not be any deeper than half the depth of the pan. Turn the heat up to high.
• Dredge the squid in the flour and let sit for a few minutes.
• Gently shake off any excess flour.
• Add the squid to the pan when the oil is hot. Check the oil by touching a piece of the calamari to it. If the calamari sizzles, the oil is ready.
• Fry the squid without crowding them until they are crisp and golden brown on all sides, about 1 to 3 minutes.
• Remove them with a slotted spoon, and drain on paper towels.
• Garnish with parsley, and serve with lemon wedges.