Calamari Rings With Green Chili Mayonnaise Recipe

Name: Calamari Rings With Green Chili Mayonnaise
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 clove garlic, peeled; 2 egg yolks; 1/4 cup cilantro sprigs, loosely packed; 1 tablespoon Sherry vinegar; 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice; 1 1/2 cups olive oil; 2 tablespoons roasted, peeled hot green chilies, preferably Hatch or jalapenos; Salt to taste; 3 eggs; 1 cup milk; 1 1/2 pounds cleaned squid cut into thin rings; 1 cup flour; 1/2 cup cornstarch; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon canela or cinnamon; 1 tablespoon ground coriander; 3 tablespoons mild chili powder; 1 tablespoon sea salt; Peanut oil for frying; 2 limes, quartered

Servings: persons

1 clove garlic, peeled
2 egg yolks
1/4 cup cilantro sprigs, loosely packed
1 tablespoon Sherry vinegar
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 1/2 cups olive oil
2 tablespoons roasted, peeled hot green chilies, preferably Hatch or jalapenos
Salt to taste
3 eggs
1 cup milk
1 1/2 pounds cleaned squid cut into thin rings
1 cup flour
1/2 cup cornstarch
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon canela or cinnamon
1 tablespoon ground coriander
3 tablespoons mild chili powder
1 tablespoon sea salt
Peanut oil for frying
2 limes, quartered

1
Lightly toast the garlic by spearing it on a fork and holding it over a flame.
2
Place in a food processor, along with the egg yolks, cilantro, vinegar and lime juice.
3
Process until smoothly pureed.
4
With the machine running, slowly add the olive oil.
5
Add the green chilies, and puree again.
6
Season to taste with salt.
7
Place the mayonnaise, covered, in the refrigerator until ready to use.
8
Beat the eggs into the milk.
9
Place the squid rings in this mixture.
10
Stir to coat.
11
Combine flour, cornstarch, cumin, canela or cinnamon, coriander, chili powder and sea salt in a bowl.
12
Heat the peanut oil for deep frying to 350 degrees.
13
Dip the squid rings into the seasoned flour, and fry until nut-brown.
14
Do not crowd the rings in the pan.
15
Drain briefly on absorbent paper.
16
Serve with the lime wedges and the chili mayonnaise on the side, to be used as a dip.

1220

kcal

Calories

106

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 clove garlic, peeled, 2 egg yolks, 1/4 cup cilantro sprigs, loosely packed, 1 tablespoon Sherry vinegar, and more.

Yes, Calamari Rings With Green Chili Mayonnaise falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Calamari Rings With Green Chili Mayonnaise

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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