Ingredients for - Buttermilk-Battered Calamari

1. Vegetable oil for frying 2 cups
2. Buttermilk 1 cup
3. All-purpose flour 1 cup
4. Salt ½ tablespoon
5. Ground black pepper ½ tablespoon
6. Dried oregano 1 teaspoon
7. Squid, cleaned and cut into 1/2 inch rings 1 pound

How to cook deliciously - Buttermilk-Battered Calamari

1 . Stage

Heat oil in a saucepan or deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

2 . Stage

Pour buttermilk into a medium bowl. In a separate bowl, stir together the flour, salt, pepper and oregano. Dip squid rings into the buttermilk, then into the seasoned flour.

3 . Stage

Place the coated pieces in the hot oil, and fry in small batches, turning if necessary, for even cooking. When evenly browned, remove to paper towels to drain, and continue with the rest of the squid. Serve hot.