Gluten-free Crispy Fried Calamari with Spicy Marinara - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Gluten-free Crispy Fried Calamari with Spicy Marinara
Servings: 6
Lunch

This Gluten-free Crispy Fried Calamari with Spicy Marinara is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat

Ingredients

  • 3 Tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 3 cloves Garlic, Thinly Sliced
  • 1/2 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes, Or More To Taste
  • 15 whole Peeled Tomatoes

Instructions

  1. For the spicy marinara dipping sauce, in a medium pot over medium heat, add olive oil, garlic and red pepper flakes. Toast for 2 –3 minutes until garlic is golden. Add tomatoes and simmer for another 5 minutes.
  2. Transfer the contents to a blender and puree on high. Put sauce back into the pot and simmer on low heat until sauce thickens slightly. Set aside.
  3. For the calamari, in a medium mixing bowl, whisk together rice flour, kosher salt and beer until smooth. Set aside.
  4. In a large pot fitted with a thermometer, heat oil over medium heat.
  5. While oil is heating, pat squid dry with a paper towel and toss squid with cornstarch in a medium bowl. Add squid rings and tentacles to the batter.
  6. When oil reaches between 350-375 ºF, carefully add about 8 pieces of batter-coated squid to the pot. Stir carefully with a slotted spoon until golden and crispy, about 1 to 1 1/2 minutes. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined sheet pan and continue to fry in batches.
  7. When squid is done, pile on a serving platter and serve with warm spicy marinara for dipping and a few lemon wedges on the side.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this Gluten-free Crispy Fried Calamari with Spicy Marinara recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

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