here is a great recipe for fried calamari. you can dip it in some marinara sauce and it is truly delicious. Wolfgang Puck's Fried Calamari Recipe by: Wolfgang Puck 1 1/2 pounds squid tentacles and bodies 2 cups buttermilk Vegetable or peanut oil, for frying 2 cups all-purpose flour Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 lemon, cut into wedges Clean the squid by removing any cartilage in the bodies. You can also ask your fish monger to do this for you. Slice the bodies into 1/2-inch thick rings. If there are large tentacle pieces, cut them in half. Place the cleaned and sliced calamari in buttermilk and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes and up to 1 hour. Fill a deep pot halfway full with vegetable oil. Heat the oil to 360 degrees F. Place the flour in a shallow dish and season with salt and pepper. Drain the calamari. Place the calamari in the flour and toss to coat well. Shake off any excess flour. Carefully place the calamari in the oil and fry until just browned, about 2 minutes. Drain on paper towels and season with salt. Be careful not to overcook or the calamari will become tough. Serve with lemon wedges. Yield: 4 to 6 servings
