Although some add anchovies or clam broth to the pan, traditionally, calamari is just sliced, breaded or floured and fried.

Here's a simple recipe.

 

Fried Calamari

3 cups olive oil
1/4 cup flour or 1/2 cup unflavored bread crumbs
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
12 squid, cleaned and sliced into rings
1 lemon, wedged, for garnish

Preheat oil in a heavy, deep frying pan or pot. Oil should be heated to 365 degrees F (180 degrees C). In a medium size bowl mix together flour, salt, oregano and black pepper. Roll the slices of squid through the flour/bread crumb and spice mixture. Place squid in oil for 2 to 3 minutes or until light brown. Do not overcook or squid will be tough. Drain squid on paper towels. Serve with wedges of lemon.

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