Description
Crispy, buttery, and spicy, this Hot Butter Calamari is a Sri Lankan-inspired seafood delight. Tender calamari rings are fried to perfection and tossed in a rich, aromatic butter sauce with garlic, curry leaves, and chilies for the ultimate comfort dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500 g calamari rings, cleaned and cut
- 1/2 cup cornflour
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Oil, for deep frying
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 green chilies, sliced
- A handful of curry leaves
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes
Instructions
- Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat.
- In a mixing bowl, combine calamari rings, cornflour, flour, salt, black pepper, and egg until evenly coated.
- Once oil is hot, test with a bit of batter. It should sizzle immediately.
- Fry calamari rings in batches until golden and crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- In another pan, melt butter and sauté garlic, chilies, onions, and curry leaves until fragrant.
- Add soy sauce and chili flakes, then toss in the fried calamari quickly to coat.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra curry leaves or a squeeze of lime.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, double-fry the calamari for 30 seconds after the first fry.
- Use unsalted butter to balance salt levels.
- Serve immediately to maintain the perfect crunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Sri Lankan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: hot butter calamari, fried calamari, Sri Lankan seafood, spicy squid recipe, crispy butter squid