OLD BAY® Southern Tempura Calamari

For wine country-style calamari that looks good on any menu, look no further than Sand & Pearl’s Chef Jonathan Viau’s latest recipe. Amplified by the beloved taste of OLD BAY® Seasoning, this Southern Tempura Calamari is eternally memorable as a stand-alone dish or a flavourful pairing for nearly any summer meal or beverage.

Ingredients

Procedure

Old Bay Southern Tempura Calamari

1. Set a deep fryer to 325 F. Soak the calamari in buttermilk and fermented hot sauce for 12 hours. Remove from buttermilk and rinse clean.
2. In a bowl mix together all-purpose flour, OLD BAY Seasoning, cayenne pepper, smoked paprika, corn meal and baking powder. Add in the sweetgrass beer and mix well with a whisk.
3. Dip the calamari into the batter and carefully drop into deep fryer. Fry until crispy and golden. About 2 minutes. Remove from deep fryer and toss lightly with salt.