Jul 14 2026
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Fried Calamari Recipe

Inspired by El Gaucho Portland
Time45m
Serves4

roasted poblano aioli

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Ingredients

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Fried Calamari

Method

Roasted Poblano Aioli

  1. 1

    Roast the Poblano

    Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Place the poblano peppers on a baking sheet and roast them in the oven for about 20-25 minutes, or until the skin is charred and blistered. Remove from the oven and let them cool.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Aioli Base

    In a blender or food processor, combine 1 egg yolk, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, 1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard, and 1 clove of garlic. Blend until smooth.

  3. 3

    Add Oil

    With the blender running, slowly drizzle in 1 cup of vegetable oil until the mixture thickens and emulsifies. You can adjust the amount of oil to achieve your desired consistency.

  4. 4

    Blend in Poblano

    Once the poblanos have cooled, peel off the charred skin, remove the seeds, and chop them. Add the chopped poblano to the aioli mixture and blend until well combined. Season with salt to taste.

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