The Italian word calamari refers to a cousin of the octopus the squid. Calamari a popular appetizer in the United States is lightly battered and deep-fried. Many families add this crunchy and delicious seafood to pasta rice dishes soups and risotto in addition to serving it as an appetizer in bars and restaurants.
Calamari is the rings and tentacles of squid that are deep-fried grilled or sautéed.
Calamari is commonly prepared with the following ingredients: