Buffalo Fried Calamari With Ranch Dip

• 1 clove garlic minced
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 3/4 cup mayonnaise
• 3/4 cup buttermilk
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/4 teaspoon worcestershire
• 3 scallions chopped
• 1/4 cup chopped parsley
• 2 tablespoons basil chopped, optional
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 dash hot sauce
• 1 pound squid cleaned
• 2 cups buttermilk
• oil for frying
• 2 cups all purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 bottle buffalo wing sauce or see meganpeckcooks.com for homemade version

1. To Make the Ranch Dip: nombine garlic, sour cream, and mayo in a medium size mixing bowl. Stir in buttermilk, lemon juice, and Worcestershire. Mix in scallions, parsley, basil (if using), salt and pepper, and hot sauce. Chill and serve cold.
2. For the calamari:nlean and cut squid in rings. Place in a large bowl. Pour enough buttermilk in the bowl to cover the squid. Cover and chill for 1 hour.
3. Pour flour and salt into a shallow dish or pie plate. Drain calamari and toss in flour to coat.
4. Heat 2-3 inches of oil in a dutch oven or large heavy pot to 375 degrees.
5. Carefully add the squid to the oil. Fry until just lightly golden, about 1-2 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
6. Place calamari in a clean bowl and lightly toss with buffalo sauce until just barely coated. Transfer to another bowl or plate and serve with ranch dip for dipping.

garlic, sour cream, mayonnaise, buttermilk, lemon juice, worcestershire, scallions, parsley, basil, salt, pepper, hot sauce, buttermilk, oil, flour, salt, wing sauce

Taken from www.yummly.com/recipe/Buffalo-Fried-Calamari-with-Ranch-Dip-991611 (may not work)