Fried calamari is one of the most elite appetizers, prove me otherwise 🦑🔥 It’s light, crispy, tender and SO delicious. Growing up by the sea, my father has had this dish LOTS of time and it still remains one of his favorites to eat and make. That tradition was passed on to my brother and I. I especially love this dish around the holidays. At my house we traditionally make this on Christmas Eve or day, frying it just as the guests arrive and serving it hot with a squeeze of lemon and some flake

My 1st Course for FEAST OF THE 7 FISHES: Grilled Calamari with Toasted Garlic & Paprika Breadcrumbs. I’m not a fan of fried calamari, so I invented this dish to spruce up grilled calamari, by adding lots of flavor & crunch! I purchased my calamari defrosted @citarellagourmetmarket , but most of the time it’s found frozen. So look in the frozen section if you don’t find it out with the rest of the fish. SERVES 4-6 Calamari Ingredients: 8 large calamari cleaned 2 C whole milk 1 Tbsp neutral oil Ca