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    My wife fried calamari in butter with a dash of lemon juice, and it ended up like rubber. What is the cause of this?
    Virago Phoenix
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    She probably cooked the calamari for too long. Certain types of seafood become very rubbery when they are cooked too long.
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    Is it better to cook stuffed calamari in the oven or on top of the stove?
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    If you are using a fully-cooked stuffing, you can quick fry. If using raw stuffing, then it is best to bake, being careful not to over cook the calamari.
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    What makes the calamari tough?
    Community Answer
    Overcooking calamari makes it rubbery. Don't infuse it in any juices or fry it.
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    How do I cook calamari steak without it curling into a roll?
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    Thread some skewers through the steak, from cut edge to cut edge, to keep it flat. The more threaded it is, the flatter it stays.
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    Do I have to cut my calamari into such small pieces?
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    No, you don't. You can cut your calamari to your preferred size.
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    Can I partially cook the calamari, store it, and finish cooking it later?
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    No, once you start cooking the calamari you need to completely cook it or harmful bacteria will grow.
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    How long should I cook breaded calamari rings in an air fryer oven on a rack?
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    Do not use an air fryer, as it won't work. It will burn the calamari. Calamari must be cooked at a constant temperature.
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