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Yes, I have tried Calamari, and I can assure you it didn't stay in my mouth long! lol. I hated the texture of it, and the taste was very bland. I can eat almost any kind of seafood besides Calamari, Sushi and Octopus. Yuck! Thank you for this discussion and brightest blessings to you.

I like the fried only. It taste pretty good. I mean I don't eat a lot of it but I don't say eeew when some one sets it out. You should try it at least once. Here is a site that has recipes for Calamari. http://www.cdkitchen.com/recipes/recs/47/Spicy_Calamari__Brazilian_Style48598.shtml

I've had it in restaurants, deep fried, and I like it. Although it sometimes tastes a bit rubbery.

Ingredient: 1 (2.5 pound) package cleaned calamari (tubes and tentacles), rinsed 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper Vegetable oil DIrections: 1. Cut calamari tubes into 1/4-inch-thick rings. Soak calamari in cold water 30 minutes; drain. Pat dry with paper towels. 2. Combine flour and next 4 ingredients. Dredge calamari in flour mixture. 3. Pour oil to a depth of 6-inches into a Dutch oven. Heat to 400*F (205*C). 4. Fry calamari, in batches, 1 minute, allowing oil to reach 400*F (205*C). before cooking next batch. Drain on paper towels. Serve immediately. Makes 4 to 6 servings. Happy cooking!!!!!

Calamari is very good. Very popular in Italian homes. :)

I agree it looks gross and no I don't like the taste of it. I prefer shrimp and lobster or muscles in that regard. http://www.geocities.com/napavalley/vineyard/6430/calamarirec.html check that website link it may give you an idea.

I have tried fried calamari, and it looks and tastes a bit like onion rings I think. I tasted it when I was on vacation in Spain. No idea how they cook it though ;)