Fried Calamari

Ingredients

• 1 (2.5 pound) package cleaned calamari (tubes and tentacles), rinsed
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• Vegetable oil

Preparation

1. Cut calamari tubes into 1/4-inch-thick rings. Soak calamari in cold water 30 minutes; drain. Pat dry with paper towels.
2. Combine flour and next 4 ingredients. Dredge calamari in flour mixture.
3. Pour oil to a depth of 6 inches into a Dutch oven. Heat to 400°. Fry calamari, in batches, 1 minute, allowing oil to reach 400° before cooking next batch. Drain on paper towels. Serve immediately.