Caribbean Fried Calamari

Step 1

combine all ingredients into a food processor. Pulse until finely chopped. About 30 seconds.

Step 2

In a bowl combine all ingredients and place in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.

Step 3

Place the oil in a dutch oven over medium high heat. Bring the oil to 350° degrees.

Step 4

Using two bowls, place the buttermilk in one and the dry ingredients in the other. Using a whisk, mix the dry ingredients until well combined.

Step 5

Add the calamari to the buttermilk and fully coat.

Step 6

Dredge small batches of the calamari in the flour mixture and all to the hot oil. Cook for 4-5 minutes. If you listen closely it will go from a hissing sound to a poof. That is the perfect time to remove the calamari.

Step 7

Place the cooked calamari on a wire rack placed inside a sheet pan. Continue this process until all the calamari is cooked.

Step 8

Enjoy!