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Buckhead Diner's Fried Calamari With Pepper Jelly
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From the menu of . . . Buckhead Diner
3073 Piedmont Road, Atlanta
404-262-3336
Q: I am seeking a recipe from the Buckhead Diner. The menu item was a fried calamari with a spicy, sweet pepper sauce.
--- Melissa Colley, Honolulu, Hawaii
A: The Buckhead Diner's executive chef, Tony Pope, has added his own twist to this ever-popular appetizer. Deep fried calamari is tossed with a sweet jelly with flecks of red bell pepper and spicy jalapeno or small, spicy, red Thai chiles for a bit of heat. The jelly coats it with flavor but doesn't weigh it down.
Hands on time: 20 minutes Total time: 35 minutes Serves: 2
Ingredients:
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For the jelly:
2 cups water
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup vinegar
1/4 cup jalapenos or other chile peppers,
seeded and diced
1/4 cup red bell pepper, seeded and diced
1 packet gelatin
1/2 teaspoon salt
For the calamari:
14 ounces calamari, cut into rings
1 cup milk
1 cup all-purpose flour
Canola oil
Instructions:
To make the jelly: In a saucepan over medium heat, combine water, sugar, vinegar, chile and red pepper, gelatin and salt and cook for 10 minutes, stirring to dissolve sugar and gelatin. Refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours until set.
To make the calamari: Coat calamari in milk, dredge in flour and shake off excess. In a deep fryer or skillet, heat canola oil to 375 degrees. Fry calamari (you might need to do it in two or more batches) for 1 to 2 minutes, until golden brown. In a mixing bowl, toss hot calamari with 6 tablespoons of jelly and serve immediately.
To make the calamari: Coat calamari in milk, dredge in flour and shake off excess. In a deep fryer or skillet, heat canola oil to 375 degrees. Fry calamari (you might need to do it in two or more batches) for 1 to 2 minutes, until golden brown. In a mixing bowl, toss hot calamari with 6 tablespoons of jelly and serve immediately.
Nutrition:
Per serving: 556 calories (percent of calories from fat, 50), 34 grams protein, 35 grams carbohydrates, 1 gram fiber, 31 grams fat, 464 milligrams cholesterol, 198 milligrams sodium.
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