Cornmeal Crusted Calamari
The well-known and well-loved favorite of several Mediterranean and Asian countries is now available in our cases for the spring.
Our inspiration: Our new dish is for all those people who have ordered calamari as an appetizer and wished they could make a main course out of it. With that said, we also tried to keep things light; the warmth of the spring demands it.
Our method: We took whole Calamari steaks (from giant calamari found in Japan), coated them with cornmeal, Japanese breadcrumbs, chili powder and lemon, and lightly fried them in 100% canola oil until crispy and tender.
Our tasting notes: The breading is a lovely golden brown and crispy with a nice crumble. Inside, the meat is a beautiful glossy white! Overall, the steaks are meaty, yet delicate -- exactly what you expect from calamari made just right. The fresh flavor of lemon shines through completely.
Our serving recommendation: Just because it's a main course and not an appetizer doesn't mean you can't serve this with a zesty marinara! Take a look at our private label pasta sauces in the grocery aisle to find the perfect accompaniment.
Our inspiration: Our new dish is for all those people who have ordered calamari as an appetizer and wished they could make a main course out of it. With that said, we also tried to keep things light; the warmth of the spring demands it.
Our method: We took whole Calamari steaks (from giant calamari found in Japan), coated them with cornmeal, Japanese breadcrumbs, chili powder and lemon, and lightly fried them in 100% canola oil until crispy and tender.
Our tasting notes: The breading is a lovely golden brown and crispy with a nice crumble. Inside, the meat is a beautiful glossy white! Overall, the steaks are meaty, yet delicate -- exactly what you expect from calamari made just right. The fresh flavor of lemon shines through completely.
Our serving recommendation: Just because it's a main course and not an appetizer doesn't mean you can't serve this with a zesty marinara! Take a look at our private label pasta sauces in the grocery aisle to find the perfect accompaniment.