Fried Calamari Recipe - Kalamarakia Tiganita

5 from 1 vote

Cuisine Greek

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Servings

Calories 71kcal

Defrost calamari according to package directions. (Note that we purchase our calamari in the frozen seafood section of the supermarket because it is not always easily available fresh. The benefit is that the calamari is already cleaned.)
Rinse the calamari bodies and tentacles in cold water. Cut the calamari bodies into 1/2 inch tubes. Dry them off well by laying flat on paper towels and dabbing with additional paper towels.
Mix the flour, salt, ground pepper and dried parsley in a shallow baking dish. Dredge the calamari in batches making sure to coat well with the flour mixture. (Note, you may need to work the flour into the inside of the tubes.)
Add 2-3 inches of extra virgin olive oil to a deep frying pan. Heat the oil until it reaches a temperature of 375° F. (Note we use a cooking thermometer for liquids to measure the temperature of the oil.) Shake off any excess flour from the calamari and then add the calamari in small batches to the hot oil, making sure not to overcrowd the frying pan with the calamari. Overcrowding the pan will reduce the cooking temperature of the olive oil and it will take longer for the calamari to cook which could result in soggy calamari.
Fry each batch for 3-4 minutes until golden in color. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the cooked calamari to a paper towel lined plate. Sprinkle with additional sea salt, pepper and dried parsley.
Transfer calamari to a serving plate and garnish with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts

Fried Calamari Recipe - Kalamarakia Tiganita

Amount Per Serving

Calories 71 Calories from Fat 9

% Daily Value*

Fat 1g2%

Saturated Fat 1g6%

Cholesterol 176mg59%

Sodium 35mg2%

Potassium 195mg6%

Carbohydrates 2g1%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 1g1%

Protein 12g24%

Vitamin A 25IU1%

Vitamin C 4mg5%

Calcium 28mg3%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.