Calamari For A King

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This is the only way to make calamari that will satisfy a true italian. the sauce you serve it with is your choice, but i recommend a marinara or wine based sauce, or none at all.

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Steps

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Clean the squid , separate the tentacles , and cut the tubes into 1 / 2 inch pieces.

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Mix together the olive oil , lemon juice , and white wine.

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Put the cut squid into it and let it sit for two hours in refrigerator.

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Drain the squid and tentacles in colander.

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Pat all dry.

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Toss all in flour with salt and pepper mixed in , shaking off excess.

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In batches , drop all into hot fat for 30-45 seconds.

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Drain all on paper towel.

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Keep warm in oven while you cook the rest.

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Serve with hot marinara or sauce of your choice.

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Enjoy.

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Ingredients

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squid, olive oil, white wine, lemon, juice of, sea salt, fresh ground pepper, flour, fat