How to prepare calamari

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To properly prepare a calamari (or squid), carefully separate the head from the body so that the intestines (if any) are also removed.
Cut away the head from the tentacles right behind the eyes.
If the calamari has a mouth, remove and discard along with the intestines and head.
Pull out and discard the thin, clear central bone.
Using a knife, remove the skin from the body along with the fins. You can keep the fins if you like.
Cut the calamari in half, exactly where the vertical crack is. Using your knife, remove any leftover intestines or dirt.
Wash thoroughly with water and dry off with paper towels making sure that all of the moisture is absorbed.
To finish, turn the calamari inside out and score the interior gently in a crisscross manner.