Laura Vitale's Quick and Delightful Old Bay Cherry Peppers Fried Calamari Recipe: A Crispy and Spicy Seafood Appetizer

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By: Laura in the Kitchen

In this informative and appetizing cooking episode, Laura Vitale reveals how to prepare a quick yet delightful Old Bay, Cherry Peppers, Fried Calamari — a crispy, spicy, and irresistible seafood appetizer. Laura starts with simple ingredients, such as calamari rings and pickled sliced cherry peppers, then dries them thoroughly to avoid oil splatters during frying. The calamari and cherry peppers are then dusted with an all-purpose flour and Old Bay seasoning mix, giving them an intense flavor without needing additional salt and pepper. These ingredients are carefully fried in small batches in hot vegetable oil until achieving a beautiful golden brown.

Laura's rendition of this dish was inspired by a visit to a seafood place in Boston, where she experienced this flavor-packed take on the usual fried calamari, thus turning it into a staple in her own kitchen ever since. The end result is a batch of crispy, hot, and perfectly seasoned fried calamari and cherry peppers that are so enjoyable, they can be dangerously addictive. Her presentation was both encouraging and easy to follow, making this dish an interesting new endeavor for anyone who enjoys cooking at home.

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