Tortilla-Chip-Crusted Calamari With Chili-Yogurt Sauce

Name: Tortilla-Chip-Crusted Calamari With Chili-Yogurt Sauce
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 5
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 1 teaspoons black pepper, divided; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; 5 servings Fresh greens (such as mâche) and lemon wedges for serving; 1 Tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice; 3 Tbsps olive oil, divided; 227 grams plain yogurt; 680 grams cleaned squid; 170 grams 4-5 cups tortilla chips (about

Tortilla-Chip-Crusted Calamari With Chili-Yogurt Sauce might be just the hor d'oeuvre you are searching for. This recipe serves 5. This recipe covers 23% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Watching your figure? This gluten free and pescatarian recipe has 399 calories, 26g of protein, and 20g of fat per serving. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 30 minutes. A mixture of tortilla chips, olive oil, yogurt, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so yummy.

Instructions

Combine the yogurt with garlic, chili powder, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and lime juice; cover and refrigerate.

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Chili Powder

Lime Juice

Garlic

Pepper

Yogurt

Separate the squids' tentacles from their bodies (if that has not been done already); slice the bodies into 1/2-inch rings, and cut the tentacles in half if they're large. Rinse squid well, and drain.

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Squid

Put the tortilla chips in a food processor; pulse a few times, then let food processor run until tortilla chips are finely ground.

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Tortilla Chips

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Food Processor

Transfer crumbs to a plate, and combine with remaining 1/2 teaspoon pepper.

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Pepper

Put 2 tablespoons of oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, dredge squid lightly in the crumbs, tapping to remove excess; add to skillet without crowding. (You may have to work in batches, using remaining 1 tablespoon oil.) Cook, turning once, until the squid is firm, lightly browned, and opaque within (cut into a piece to check; about 3-4 minutes per batch).

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Squid

Cooking Oil