(The Cake Boss) Fried Calamari

By á-25181

Ingredients

• 1 lb calarmari rings
• 1 c buttermilk
• 1 tsp hot red pepper sauce
• 1-1/2 tsp fine sea salt
• 1-1/3 cups Wondra flour
• 2/3 c semolina flour
• 4 Tbs cornstarch, sifted
• oil for deep frying
• Salt for finishing
• Lemon wedges

Details

Servings 1
Adapted from wendyshow.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. Whisk together the buttermilk, pepper sauce and the 1/2 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl. Add the calamari pieces and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate 1-2 hours.

2. Whisk together the Wondra flour, semolina and cornstarch in medium bowl.

3. In a large heavy-bottomed pot or deep fryer, pour in 3″ of oil. Heat over high until 375°F (use deep-frying/candy thermometer). Remove a handful of calamari from the buttermilk and drop into the flour mixture and toss to coat evenly. Place dredged pieces in a fine-meshed strainer and shake excess flour back into the bowl.

4. Gently place the calamari in the hot oil and fry until pale golden brown — about one minute. Remove with slotted spoon or Chinese handled strainer. Place on paper towel-lined plate, sprinkle with salt and serve with lemon wedges and dipping sauce.

Whisk all ingredients together to combine well.

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