parmesan calamari steaks

Cleveland, OH
Updated on Feb 14, 2013

These calamari steaks come out so tender you can break them with a fork. They are fast and easy to make and oh so good.

prep time 45 Min
cook time 5 Min
method Pan Fry
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 4 - calamari steaks
  • 1-2 - fresh lemons
  • 2 cups oil for frying
  • EGG DIP
  • 4 - eggs, beaten
  • 1/2 cup sherry
  • 1 teaspoon oregano, dried
  • 1 teaspoon basil, dried
  • 1 teaspoon thyme, dried
  • 1 teaspoon parsley flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • BREADING
  • 1 1/2 cups unseasoned bread crumbs
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, shredded
  • 1 teaspoon oregano, dried
  • 1 teaspoon basil, dried
  • 1 teaspoon thyme, dried
  • 1 teaspoon parsley flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon granulated garlic

How To Make parmesan calamari steaks

  • Step 1
    Mix together ingredients for egg dip and put calamari steaks in to soak for 15-30 minutes
  • Step 2
    While steaks are soaking mix together breading ingredients. Start heating oil to shimmering. I use canola or vegetable and only enough to half cover the steaks. I do not completely cover in oil. Olive oil will throw the taste off completely. I speak from experience on that one.
  • Step 3
    Double Bread steaks, out of dip into breading, back into egg, back into breading.
  • Step 4
    Fry steaks until golden on one side then flip. About 2 1/2 minutes a side. DO NOT OVERCOOK or these will be like chewing rubber bands
  • Step 5
    Remove from oil, blot on paper towels.
  • Step 6
    Serve with a squeeze of fresh lemon. (bottled is ok if you don't have fresh) * Note: I served with a artichoke and will also have this recipe posted for your enjoyment

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Category: Fish
Keyword: #cheese
Keyword: #Seafood
Keyword: #Fried
Keyword: #calamari
Keyword: #squid
Keyword: #crusted
Keyword: #lent
Keyword: #breadded
Ingredient: Seafood
Method: Pan Fry
Culture: American

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