Cornmeal Crusted Calamari from Kitchen 56
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| Erica O'Neil |
81: Cornmeal Crusted Calamari from Kitchen 56
There's a reason fried calamari can be spotted on just about every American-style menu. It's freakin' delicious. Although at times it can resemble poorly seasoned rubber bands rather than a tender delight. At Kitchen 56, this classic appetizer is anything but boring, and it can be enjoyed in full view of the beautiful Camelback Mountain skyline. Bonus! You may even get to see Grannie medivac-ed off the mountain as the mercury starts to rise.
Calamari rings and little tentacle beasties were liberally coated in a sweet, cornmeal crust and deep fried. Those toasty squidlings were then infused with a blast of salty, umami flavor in the form of a miso caramel. The anointed squid were served atop a bed of Asian-inspired slaw that created a crunchy, utterly addictive upgrade compared to plain old fried calamari.
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