Fried Calamari is surprisingly simple at home. (Thanks, Anne Burrell!) | Food Network

Learn the secret to crispy yet juicy calamari! HINT: milk :) 1 pound frozen squid rings, thawed 1 cup milk ½ cup flour ½ cup cornstarch 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon garlic powder ½ teaspoon pepper 2 pieces eggs, lightly beaten 1 cup panko bread crumbs Marinate the squid in milk for at least 30 seconds. Drain well. Combine flour, cornstarch, salt, garlic powder, and pepper. Toss the squid rings in the flour mixture, dip in beaten eggs, and roll in the breadcrumbs. Heat about 2-inch-deep oil to 350F

Grilled Calamari with Lemon & Parsley A refined coastal dish celebrating simplicity and balance, tender calamari kissed by the grill, brightened with lemon and finished with fragrant parsley. Light, fresh, and undeniably Mediterranean. Ingredients: 14 ounces calamari rings (fresh or cleaned) 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 garlic cloves, minced Juice of 1/2 lemon (plus extra wedges for serving) Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped Extra virgin olive

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