Tyler Florence's Fried Calamari with Basil & Lemon with Arrabbiata | Tyler's Ultimate | Food Network

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Fried Calamari with Basil and Lemon with Arrabbiata
RECIPE COURTESY OF TYLER FLORENCE
Level: Intermediate
Total: 13 hr
Prep: 25 min
Inactive: 12 hr
Cook: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds cleaned calamari, cut into rings
2 cups milk, approximately
2 cloves garlic
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Vegetable oil, for deep-frying
1 handful fresh basil leaves
1 lemon, thinly sliced
2 cups all-purpose flour

Arrabbiata Sauce:

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 large garlic cloves, chopped
1 medium onion, diced
1 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
1 (28-ounce) can whole tomatoes (recommended: San Marzano)
1/2 cup red wine
Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
1 tablespoon sugar

Directions

Add calamari rings to a large mixing bowl and cover with milk (use more or less to completely cover the calamari. Peel garlic cloves and gently bash with the side of a knife to open the clove and release some of the juices. Add to the bowl, season with salt and pepper, then cover and refrigerate overnight.

Heat approximately 3-inches of vegetable oil to 350 degrees F. in a deep-fryer or heavy bottomed pot. Remove calamari bowl from the refrigerator stir in the basil. Set up 2 large mixing bowls: 1 with a colander sitting in it and the other with seasoned flour. Dump the calamari into the colander and drain the milk. Shake the colander to remove excess liquid then place the strained calamari and basil into the flour. Toss to coat, and then place back into the colander to remove excess flour. Fry (both calamari and basil leaves) in batches until crispy and golden brown, about 2 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the calamari and basil leaves to a tray lined with paper towels to drain, as you cook.

For the Arrabbiata sauce:

Set a large skillet over medium heat and add 3 tablespoons of olive oil. Add chopped garlic, onion and red pepper flakes. Saute until fragrant then add tomatoes and wine. Break up tomatoes with the back of your wooden spoon and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes until some of the juice has reduced. When done, give it a final seasoning with salt and pepper, then puree in a blender (or use an immersion blender) until smooth. Season with salt and pepper and sugar and serve with calamari.

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Tyler Florence's Fried Calamari with Basil & Lemon with Arrabbiata | Tyler's Ultimate | Food Network
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