WebFry the squid in the hot oil for 4 to 5 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. Remove the calamari rings and place on a paper towel lined plate or a wire rack. Pat …
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Serve as a dipping sauce with fried calamari. Coat a saucepan with 2 tablespoons of the oil and warm over medium heat. Add the garlic and basil; cook, stirring, until soft. Add the crushed tomatoes and sugar; season with salt and pepper. Simmer the sauce for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
I think that Fried Calamari is usually served with a marinara sauce, but in Japan it's pretty typical to serve it with some lemon slices and dip it in a keto mayo recipe. This has become my favourite way to eat it. Plus, it's lower in carbs than using a tomato sauce or ketchup.
Feel free to use whatever type of frying oil you use. Coconut oil and beef tallow are some healthy choices. I think that Fried Calamari is usually served with a marinara sauce, but in Japan it's pretty typical to serve it with some lemon slices and dip it in a keto mayo recipe.
Whisk together the flour, salt, pepper and paprika in a medium bowl. Remove the calamari from the buttermilk and dredge it in the flour mixture. Shake off the excess, and separate the rings and tentacles. Pour oil to a depth of 2 inches into a large pot; heat to 365°F (use a deep-fry thermometer to make things easy!).