Ingredients:

-2 cups calamari sliced into rings
-2 cups buttermilk
-2 cups all-purpose flour
-Salt and pepper
-Oil, for frying
-2 tablespoons butter
-3/4 cup large diced tomatoes
-1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
-1/4 cup chopped scallions

1. Clean and soak calamari in buttermilk for 2 hours before cooking
2. Drain well in a large mixing bowl
3. Season flour with salt and pepper
4. Dredge calamari with flour until each ring separates easily from others
5. Put in sifter and shake off excess flour
6. Heat oil and fry calamari until golden brown (Do not overcook)
7. Start with 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat
8. When butter is melted, add tomatoes
9. Deglaze with lemon juice
10. Add remaining butter and scallions and toss
11. Add calamari and toss
12. Serve immediately