How Restaurants Make Calamari So Tender? Calamari Marinara

Never serve rubbery, chewy squid again. In this video, we're making Chef Dom’s famous Tender Calamari Marinara—a beloved family recipe served for years at his legendary restaurants. Learn the exact restaurant technique and timing tricks Chef Dom used to get melt-in-your-mouth, fork-tender calamari simmering in a rich, garlicky marinara sauce. Whether you’re a longtime fan of Daddy Jack's or just want to master cooking seafood at home, this step-by-step tutorial will give you foolproof restaurant results every single time. Ingredients - 1 to 1.5 lbs fresh or cleaned squid (tubes cut into rings, tentacles kept whole) - 1/2 cup olive oil - 6–7 cloves fresh garlic (thinly sliced) - 1 can (28 oz) crushed or whole San Marzano tomatoes -1/4 cup dry white wine (or seafood stock) - 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (to taste) - 2 tbsp fresh Italian flat-leaf parsley (chopped) - 5- 6 Fresh basil leaves - salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste - 1 lb Pappardelle pasta or (fettuccine/linguine/spaghetti) - Crusty bread Timestamps 0:00 - Introduction (Chef Dom’s Proven Method) 0:30 - Prepping the Plum Tomatoes & Squid 1:30 - Building the Garlic & Oil Marinara 3:19 - The Calamari Timing Trick (Avoiding Chewy Squid) 6:22 - Plating & The Ultimate Taste Test About Chef Dom & Daddy Jack's For years, Daddy Jack's was a staple for classic, soulful seafood and American comfort cooking. This Calamari Marinara was one of the most requested dishes on the menu, passed down through the family and perfected over decades in commercial restaurant kitchens. 🔪 Link to Full Recipe: https://www.brooklynbrotherscooking.com/seafood/calamari-marinara 🔔 CONNECT WITH BROOKLYN BROTHERS COOKING Subscribe to the Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BrooklynBrothersCooking?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram: BrooklynBrothersCooking Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100069573942203 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brooklyn_brothers_cook If you enjoyed this video, hit that LIKE button, SUBSCRIBE for more authentic Italian recipes, and leave a comment telling us your favorite pizza topping! See you next week for our homemade ricotta cheese recipe! ➡️OUR FAVORITE KITCHEN TOOL: https://www.newwestknifeworks.com/PAUL10 ➡️ Link to Our Cookbook on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4iNiBeV ➡️ Link to Get a Signed Copy of our Cookbook: https://www.brooklynbrotherscooking.com/store/cookbook-hardcover-signed-by-the-brothers 🛒 Link to the Italian Indulgence: Fine Foods, Cookware & Gifts: https://amzn.to/4lnH6Rv ➡️ Link to Our other Channel – SOLO: Pasta & Pizza Kitchen – Features quick videos with light music and simple instructions: https://www.youtube.com/@SoloPastaPizza #CalamariMarinara #ChefDom #DaddyJacks #TenderCalamari #ItalianCooking #SeafoodRecipe #RestaurantSecret