INGREDIENTS:
1 pound fresh cleaned calamari (squid), or thawed if frozen
2 cups buttermilk
1/3 cup Cajun spice
1 cup masa harina flour
1 cup all-purpose flour
6 cups corn oil, for frying
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan
Clean the squid and cut the body sacs of the squid into 1-inch rings and trim the tentacles if necessary.
In a mixing bowl, combine the buttermilk with 1/4 cup Essence. Place the squid pieces in the buttermilk
mixture and allow to marinate for 30 minutes. Combine the masa harina and flour with the remaining 2
tablespoons of Cajun sesoning in a clean mixing bowl or baking dish.
Heat the oil to 350 degrees F.
Dredge the marinated squid in the flour mixture and shake the pieces in a strainer to remove any
excess. Carefully slip the squid into the hot oil, and cook, turning occasionally, until evenly cooked and
golden, about 2 minutes. With a slotted spoon or spider remove from the pot and drain on paper
towels.
Place the calamari on a platter and sprinkle on Parmesan cheese. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper.
Serve immediately
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