Basilicatan Fried Calamari With Spicy Tomato Sauce
Basilicatan Fried Calamari with Spicy Tomato Sauce is a classic dish from the Basilicatan (Lucanian) cuisine, known for its simple yet flavorful recipes.
Ingredients
- 1 lb fresh calamari, cleaned and sliced into rings
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil for frying
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the flour, salt, and black pepper. Dredge the calamari rings in the seasoned flour.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the calamari in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per batch. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- In a separate saucepan, heat the tomato sauce, red pepper flakes, and minced garlic over medium heat. Simmer for 5 minutes, then stir in the chopped basil.
- Serve the fried calamari with the spicy tomato sauce for dipping.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 10 minutes
- Total time:
- 30 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 250 per serving
- Protein
- 25g
- Carbohydrates
- 15g
- Fat
- 10g
Supplies
Skillet Bowl Saucepan Tongs Paper towels
Tools
Knife Cutting board Measuring cups/spoons
Serving suggestions
Serving suggestions: Serve the Basilicatan Fried Calamari with Spicy Tomato Sauce as an appetizer or as part of a seafood platter.
Tips & tricks
Tip: Make sure the oil is hot enough before frying the calamari to achieve a crispy texture.
Cost
$15