The Secret To Restaurant Quality Calamari At Home (CRISPY & TENDER!)

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  • Опубликовано: 1 фев 2025

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  • @johnpnj
    @johnpnj 11 месяцев назад +10

    Fried calamari is one of the best appetizers of all time.

    • @Big_Ben1988
      @Big_Ben1988 10 месяцев назад +2

      You are 110% correct!

  • @Call_me_Latasha
    @Call_me_Latasha 10 месяцев назад +2

    This recipe really works, I tried it.

  • @pp6663
    @pp6663 2 года назад +16

    Hello, Chef. Thank you for sharing and all that you do. This helps us with our other recipes. God Bless you.

  • @cheryljackson5659
    @cheryljackson5659 2 года назад +16

    Wow Matt! That looks incredible! I always wanted to try making calamari at home, so thanks for this recipe and the quick and easy homemade marinera sauce!

  • @beverlybullock4093
    @beverlybullock4093 2 года назад +4

    I actually made this tonight and I can say that I was in Calamari heaven!!!! People, you cannot go wrong if you follow this recipe!!! Yes, Lord!!!!

  • @gabtab0000
    @gabtab0000 2 года назад +3

    I just made this recipe today. It worked out really well. My family really enjoyed it. Might make it again when I get the chance. Thanks again for the recipe!!!

  • @dorothygaskill8339
    @dorothygaskill8339 2 года назад +3

    Mr. Make it happen, I never thought to make calamari at home, but I am now bcus the restaurants don’t make them crispy enough for me even when I ask them to, thank for sharing Matt & that crunch is everything.

  • @CookingAtPamsPlace
    @CookingAtPamsPlace 2 года назад +4

    One of my favorites! I need to try your recipe! Looks amazingly delicious! ♥️

  • @tanisha_tlc
    @tanisha_tlc 2 года назад +1

    🙌🏾 YES, my baby girl and I will try this! Thanks for sharing peace and blessings! 🙏🏾✝️❤️

  • @simeonwashington6837
    @simeonwashington6837 2 года назад +5

    You good sir are my new favorite person! definitely gonna have to give this recipe a try!

  • @michaellakosia6876
    @michaellakosia6876 2 года назад +15

    Look I love that you stick beside the chicken bouillon because it's a necessary staple in my kitchen too. I'm West African and it's a nice alternative to Maggi cubes. I definitely will be trying this recipe. Thank you!

    • @shmoneyy
      @shmoneyy 2 года назад

      Have you tried Jumbo cubes?

    • @michaellakosia6876
      @michaellakosia6876 2 года назад +1

      @@shmoneyy yes its just a larger Maggi cube. Maggi is the brand and the jumb is just a different size. I prefer Knorr bouillon powder.

    • @shmoneyy
      @shmoneyy 2 года назад +1

      @@michaellakosia6876 oh okay! Just figured I’d mention it since it seemed similar! I’m actually new to using jumbo but I love it!

  • @tedpytlik8123
    @tedpytlik8123 Год назад +1

    Oh man! I love calamari but have never made it for myself. Your demonstration and recipe looks straightforward and my mouth is already watering. Definitely going to shop for some squid tomorrow and give your recipe a try. Thanks for the great demo.

  • @bradcampbell624
    @bradcampbell624 2 года назад +3

    Those look amazing. Squid & Octopus are so neglected as a home dish. The first time I had Calamari was in Spain, and I guess they just have BadAss squid there, were the size of big onion rings. Been a Superfan ever since. Love the buttermilk use. We usually soak/rinse in water & vinegar for a few minutes, drain & pat dry, flour, then egg wash, then finish in crunched Cheezits and fry.

  • @vrod1a
    @vrod1a 7 месяцев назад

    Awesome 👍
    Lemon pepper also works great right after it comes out of the fryer.

  • @utadaaah8350
    @utadaaah8350 2 года назад +1

    i’ve wanted to make this for so long and now you’re finally doing it! THANK YOU SENSEI!!!!

  • @oceanbaby4521
    @oceanbaby4521 2 года назад

    I saw the short and had to come see the whole thing! It's beautiful Matt!

  • @paullawrence2144
    @paullawrence2144 2 года назад +1

    Thank you kinfolk! Can’t wait to try this. if over cooked gets rubbery

  • @Mainecoonlady.
    @Mainecoonlady. Год назад

    Great recipe. Just like my grandma used to make. She also stuffed the tubes. Chop up the tentacles and add toasted bread cubes, oregano basil and parsley onion garlic and finely chopped bell pepper. Add an egg to bind the stuffing. Sauté until tentacles are cooked and stuffing is firm, well cooked before stuffing into tubes. After adding to tube, fasten ends with toothpicks. Dredge like you did. She pan fried together crispy outside and tender stuffing. Same sauce you made was topped at serving. Remove toothpicks before serving. Very yummy. Thanks for the authenticity. Italians are passionate about our traditional foods. It’s art to us.

  • @jerseyalto7458
    @jerseyalto7458 2 года назад +2

    Love me some calamari. I will be creating this dish following your recipe. 🔥🔥🔥

  • @STEPHOMA87
    @STEPHOMA87 2 года назад +2

    That crunch was the truth!

  • @nadinehinton9717
    @nadinehinton9717 2 года назад +2

    Been looking for a good recipe for calamari and this is perfect…. Thank Chef 🥰🥰

  • @georgerobertson9476
    @georgerobertson9476 Год назад

    First time watching your channel and very impressed with this text book cook. Thank you. G

  • @LaniesKitchen
    @LaniesKitchen Год назад +1

    Calamari looks delicious. Thanks for sharing your recipe, would love to try this tomorrow

  • @amyoung101
    @amyoung101 2 года назад +3

    Looks better than anything I’ve had in a restaurant! Thanks for sharing 🥰

  • @juliet6101
    @juliet6101 2 года назад +1

    Wow best favorite 👍 like it you inspired me I’m cooking and posting early today. God bless 🌹🙏🌹Old bay yes I use often yum

  • @shaynetucker9006
    @shaynetucker9006 2 года назад +1

    Your calamari looks great I’m drooling

  • @dfletcher7803
    @dfletcher7803 2 года назад +2

    Can't wait too give this recipe a try.

  • @FoodNPlacesSF
    @FoodNPlacesSF Год назад

    Beautiful from start to finish

  • @carolann3321
    @carolann3321 2 года назад

    One of my favorite appetizers of all time. Thanks for sharing.

  • @SteveManly-x5v
    @SteveManly-x5v 8 месяцев назад

    Nice recipe, clean pro cooking skills, and great instructional video. Subscribed!

  • @oviesme
    @oviesme 2 года назад +1

    Looks outstanding, wish I could try them

  • @reneebell1678
    @reneebell1678 2 года назад +1

    Wow they look delicious!!

  • @sherylgauthier6122
    @sherylgauthier6122 Год назад

    Dude that looks absolutely amazing. ❤❤😮

  • @littlbbygl29
    @littlbbygl29 2 года назад +1

    O.M.G
    I love me sum calamari and I'm in love with your version 😍 💕 💗 💓 #lookinggood

  • @taystorm
    @taystorm 2 года назад +2

    As always, it looks delicious !

  • @joeydemitro8976
    @joeydemitro8976 2 года назад +1

    I LOVE SPICY FRIED SHRIMP PARMESAN AND CALAMARI AND ANGEL HAIR PASTA AND ROOTBEER TOO MY FRIEND

  • @A181218121812
    @A181218121812 7 месяцев назад

    Which seasoning did you add to the butter milk? And what type of cooking oil do you fry the calamari in?
    Thanks.

  • @torasuncion5385
    @torasuncion5385 Год назад

    Great style of cooking calamari

  • @MsBRANDY007
    @MsBRANDY007 2 года назад +1

    Looks very tasty 😋! I happen to like calamari, but I've never made it homemade. I wouldn't even know where to buy packaged calamari like you used in this video. I'll have to so some hunting. Thanks 👍🏾!!

    • @michaellakosia6876
      @michaellakosia6876 2 года назад +1

      They have the calamari in the frozen seafood area in most grocery stores.

    • @MsBRANDY007
      @MsBRANDY007 2 года назад

      @@michaellakosia6876 I've seen already prepared frozen calamari, but I'll take a look for uncooked. Thanks👍🏾!

    • @Irenebrown1727
      @Irenebrown1727 11 месяцев назад

      Try a Chinese store around you

  • @god563616
    @god563616 Год назад

    These look just olive gardens which are my favorite calamari!!!❤❤❤❤

  • @midwestslotdiva
    @midwestslotdiva 2 года назад

    LOVE Calamari!! Especially from Buca Di Beppo. This looks just as good as theirs

  • @A181218121812
    @A181218121812 7 месяцев назад

    Great Instructions for cooking Calamari. What is the best raw calamari to buy and where can I buy it?
    Thanks.

  • @sonyaPsalm27
    @sonyaPsalm27 2 года назад +6

    The last time I had Calamari, it was like trying to break down breaded rubber bands. This looks great!!

  • @nagmus887
    @nagmus887 11 месяцев назад +1

    hi mr. buttermilk is hard to find in our country but what we can find almost anywhere is BUTTERMILK POWDER. can i just use that powder and mix it with water? do you think it is possible to achieve the same result as the buttermilk?

    • @HarrietMiller-y8b
      @HarrietMiller-y8b 10 месяцев назад

      You can make ur own buttermilk by adding vinegar to regular milk. Google how much vinegar to the amount of milk.

    • @nagmus887
      @nagmus887 10 месяцев назад

      @@HarrietMiller-y8b thank you!

  • @wandachamberssomrajit2260
    @wandachamberssomrajit2260 2 года назад +1

    I love calamari.

  • @JillsComfortZone
    @JillsComfortZone 2 года назад

    Hey! This looks really good! Thanks for sharing.

  • @uofmicha
    @uofmicha 2 года назад

    Matt got me looking for squid in SE Ohio! That crunch at the end just did it for me.

  • @queensolsticespeaks9684
    @queensolsticespeaks9684 2 года назад +2

    I want to like calamari so bad but it has always been chewy! I’ve never made it myself, I’m definitely trying this! Thank you!

  • @qualine
    @qualine 8 месяцев назад

    pretty looking calamari dish

  • @rosewatson5242
    @rosewatson5242 2 года назад

    I love you! Great chef!

  • @spacejeezle628
    @spacejeezle628 2 года назад +2

    You wanna know what I've been waiting for you to make? That cheesesteak mac n cheese!! Need to see ya make it happen!!

  • @leslyanderson6142
    @leslyanderson6142 2 года назад

    We love your recipes! Thank you for sharing them. I just don’t know what I did wrong with the calamari this time, all the flour and condiments stayed in the frying pan. Could you give me some advice, please?
    Greeting Lesly

    • @MrMakeItHappen
      @MrMakeItHappen  2 года назад +1

      Sounds like your oil wasn’t hot enough

    • @leslyanderson6142
      @leslyanderson6142 2 года назад

      @@MrMakeItHappen thank you for your quick response. I will follow your recommendation 😃

  • @karenlewis491
    @karenlewis491 2 года назад

    That calamari looked pretty. Great job as usaul chef Mack!

  • @caliefgoode6379
    @caliefgoode6379 2 года назад +1

    That Calamari looks good 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @ukyrahma1111
    @ukyrahma1111 2 года назад

    Thank you chef

  • @dailyDIYdude
    @dailyDIYdude 2 года назад

    Man these look PERFECT!!! Can you please do these with that Coopers Hawk style sauce they use. 2up2down baby.

  • @alliebliitz
    @alliebliitz 2 года назад

    Omg!! Looks sooo freaking good!! 😍🔥🤤
    Can these be cooked in an air fryer? Just wondering. Trying to not fry food as much. Lol

  • @lexijones8019
    @lexijones8019 2 года назад

    I trust every recipe you make. You are tons notch

  • @jermeriaskillom1333
    @jermeriaskillom1333 2 года назад +1

    And it was DELICIOUS! Y’all better try it!

  • @KirstenJamerson
    @KirstenJamerson 2 года назад +3

    I so want to see your rendition on a Monte Cristo!! Pleeeease!

    • @Jman417
      @Jman417 2 года назад

      I would like to see that too.

    • @MrMakeItHappen
      @MrMakeItHappen  2 года назад +1

      got you!

    • @KirstenJamerson
      @KirstenJamerson 2 года назад

      @@MrMakeItHappen sweet! I’ll be on the lookout!

  • @ledaryltoney6583
    @ledaryltoney6583 2 года назад

    DAMN!!!! I'm definitely making this one.

  • @MissK536
    @MissK536 2 года назад +3

    Could watch you cook all day! And I don't even like calamari ☺️

  • @ainsleyhilton22
    @ainsleyhilton22 2 года назад

    I hate octopus, BUT MY WIFE LOVES IT. I guess I’ll be tryin this one because she loves when I make either yours or AB’s dishes👍🏾

  • @Viva_lapink_
    @Viva_lapink_ 2 года назад +2

    I’ve never tried calamari because it’s squid but just because you made it I’ll try it now. ☺️

  • @LJW55
    @LJW55 Год назад

    May I ask please whatsort of frying oil do you use? Not the brand just the type of oil. Is it vegetable, canola or something else. Thank you chef...

  • @bellacairothehookqueen5373
    @bellacairothehookqueen5373 10 месяцев назад

    GREAT TIPS

  • @tgg363
    @tgg363 2 года назад

    Incredible this looks sooo delicious and I wanted to contact you to put a calamari recipe 😋 😀 thanks so much!!!

  • @chloeong8330
    @chloeong8330 2 года назад

    Any other substitute for butter milk?

  • @appletinisimpson3275
    @appletinisimpson3275 10 месяцев назад

    I am cooking that this evening

  • @acapo6896
    @acapo6896 Год назад

    Man that look good 🤤

  • @ieashaboss5493
    @ieashaboss5493 2 года назад +1

    How do you be reading our minds…keep the recipes coming

  • @brittanybullard779
    @brittanybullard779 2 года назад

    I know you’re in VA , but which store did you get the calamari from? I can’t wait to make these! It’s my favorite appetizer! Thank you for this!

    • @MrMakeItHappen
      @MrMakeItHappen  2 года назад +3

      harris teeter.. most frozen section in seafood departments carry them

    • @sharonbell6728
      @sharonbell6728 2 года назад

      You can get it in any seafood department. I'm in PA/NJ and they have it at ShopRite

  • @PETERBILT-GIRL
    @PETERBILT-GIRL 2 года назад

    I have never ate this but looks good Nephew can you make a French dip and fries one of my favorite meals 💖💖💖💖

  • @brandonbrame1171
    @brandonbrame1171 2 года назад

    Great video! Can you do the Longhorn Chicken dish?

  • @Jay-ib3vr
    @Jay-ib3vr 2 года назад

    Is it 2 cups of flour or 1 1/2 cups like it’s written?

  • @gilligun29
    @gilligun29 2 года назад +3

    Yoooo that looks amazing. I love how you tasted it and walked off the set haha.

  • @hypham59
    @hypham59 Год назад

    I did like!❤️❤️👍👍😀👏

  • @bootleggg1
    @bootleggg1 2 года назад

    Where can I buy your Seasoning??

  • @heike11134
    @heike11134 Год назад

    I do like Calamari, but I lived in Greece and there was never a tomato sauce servred with the dish. It was a garlic yogurt and herbs sauce which came with the dish...

  • @johntolento
    @johntolento 2 года назад +1

    LOOKIN GOOD!!

  • @krystlefitzgerald2244
    @krystlefitzgerald2244 2 года назад

    Lookin good 😋

  • @ttugga9663
    @ttugga9663 2 года назад

    Looking good bro

  • @ENLfoodVlog
    @ENLfoodVlog 2 года назад

    Wow! That looks so delicious! Thank u for sharing! I support you 😊 (I also cook this on my channel btw)

  • @knoxcookingandgrilling3408
    @knoxcookingandgrilling3408 2 года назад +1

    My boyyyyy look delicious 😋😛

  • @jayqkelly6579
    @jayqkelly6579 2 года назад

    amazing bro!

  • @MsPretty0317
    @MsPretty0317 2 года назад

    I never tried calamari but damn it this looks delicious

  • @iMustPandaLean
    @iMustPandaLean 2 года назад +1

    Love me some fried calamari 🤗🔥🔥🔥

  • @lianam36
    @lianam36 2 года назад

    craving calamari at 12am ugh

  • @Butterflies515
    @Butterflies515 2 года назад

    Do fried counch next

  • @slapto
    @slapto 2 года назад

    Wondering if I could put these in the air fryer 🤔

    • @shoshodiva
      @shoshodiva Год назад

      I make mine in the air fryer and they always come out great.

  • @tanyamiller6275
    @tanyamiller6275 Год назад

    Yummy

  • @Moonbae0323
    @Moonbae0323 2 года назад

    Yum

  • @sharonbell6728
    @sharonbell6728 2 года назад

    Help!! I made this the other day. The first few came out perfect. The next batch the breading came off. What did I do wrong

    • @MrMakeItHappen
      @MrMakeItHappen  2 года назад +1

      Sounds like your oil temp dropped/was too low

  • @roadrunner1095
    @roadrunner1095 Год назад

    Blanch sliced tubes just for few seconds and they will go into firm circular shape, so much easier to deal with them later.

  • @ervross1
    @ervross1 2 года назад

    Calamari with cocktails sauce

  • @davidsprepstation
    @davidsprepstation 2 года назад

    Gorgeous plate! That puts most restaurant appetizers to shame.

  • @christywoods2661
    @christywoods2661 2 года назад +1

    Food looks good send me a plate

  • @amma2x310
    @amma2x310 2 года назад

    Am I the only one who immediately googled where to buy than calamari? I'm making this asap. Love fried calamari.

    • @MrMakeItHappen
      @MrMakeItHappen  2 года назад +1

      it's in the frozen section of the seafood department at most grocery stores

  • @jelink22
    @jelink22 2 года назад

    350 degrees WHAT? F or C?

  • @Mayrose587
    @Mayrose587 2 года назад +2

    This should be a crime. That calamari looks really good. Did you get the calamari from Harris Teeter?