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Calamari & Chipotle Tartar Sauce

with crispy potato wedges

Adventurous Foodie

4.5

  • Hands on30 - 45 minutes
  • Overall45 - 60 minutes
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Want to instantly feel like you’re on vacation, Chef? Then this is the seafood dish for you. And if you’ve never made calamari, don’t worry – your plate will look i-tentacle to a restaurant dish: perfectly pan-fried calamari is drenched in butter & lemon juice, joined by crispy potato wedges and a smoky & spicy tartar.

Serving guide

Choose your portion size.

  1. YOU HAD ME AT WEDGES

    Preheat the oven to 220°C. Place the Potato wedges on a roasting tray. Coat in oil and season. Roast in the hot oven until cooked through and crispy, 30-35 minutes (shifting halfway).

  2. SMOKY TARTAR

    In a small bowl, combine the Mayo, the lemon juice (to taste), the Paprika, the chopped chillies (to taste), ½ the chopped parsley, and seasoning. Loosen with a splash of water. Set aside.

  3. CHARRED CALAMARI

    Rinse the squid to remove any residue from the packet. Cut the squid in half lengthwise and pat dry with paper towel. Toss with the spiced flour until coated. Place a pan or grill pan over high heat with 2-3 cm of oil covering the base. When hot, shallow fry the squid until golden and crispy, 1-2 minutes per side. Drain on paper towel and season.

  4. PLATE UP

    Plate up the fried calamari. Side with the crispy Potato wedges. Garnish with the remaining Parsley. Serve with the chipotle tartar for dunking. Delicious work, Chef!

  • Potato - 400g

  • Mayo - 40ml

  • Lemon Juice - 10ml

  • Ground Paprika - 5ml

  • Chipotle Chillies In Adobo - 10g

  • Fresh Parsley - 3g

  • Squid Heads & Tubes - 150g

  • Spiced Flour - 40ml

  1. YOU HAD ME AT WEDGES

    Preheat the oven to 220°C. Place the Potato wedges on a roasting tray. Coat in oil and season. Roast in the hot oven until cooked through and crispy, 30-35 minutes (shifting halfway).

  2. SMOKY TARTAR

    In a small bowl, combine the Mayo, the lemon juice (to taste), the Paprika, the chopped chillies (to taste), ½ the chopped parsley, and seasoning. Loosen with a splash of water. Set aside.

  3. CHARRED CALAMARI

    Rinse the squid to remove any residue from the packet. Cut the squid in half lengthwise and pat dry with paper towel. Toss with the spiced flour until coated. Place a pan or grill pan over high heat with 2-3 cm of oil covering the base. When hot, shallow fry the squid until golden and crispy, 1-2 minutes per side. Drain on paper towel and season.

  4. PLATE UP

    Plate up the fried calamari. Side with the crispy Potato wedges. Garnish with the remaining Parsley. Serve with the chipotle tartar for dunking. Delicious work, Chef!

  • Potato - 800g

  • Mayo - 80ml

  • Lemon Juice - 20ml

  • Ground Paprika - 10ml

  • Chipotle Chillies In Adobo - 20g

  • Fresh Parsley - 5g

  • Squid Heads & Tubes - 300g

  • Spiced Flour - 80ml

  1. YOU HAD ME AT WEDGES

    Preheat the oven to 220°C. Place the Potato wedges on a roasting tray. Coat in oil and season. Roast in the hot oven until cooked through and crispy, 35-40 minutes (shifting halfway).

  2. SMOKY TARTAR

    In a small bowl, combine the Mayo, the lemon juice (to taste), the Paprika, the chopped chillies (to taste), ½ the chopped parsley, and seasoning. Loosen with a splash of water. Set aside.

  3. CHARRED CALAMARI

    Rinse the squid to remove any residue from the packet. Cut the squid in half lengthwise and pat dry with paper towel. Toss with the spiced flour until coated. Place a pan or grill pan over high heat with 2-3 cm of oil covering the base. When hot, shallow fry the squid until golden and crispy, 1-2 minutes per side. You may need to do this step in batches. Drain on paper towel and season.

  4. PLATE UP

    Plate up the fried calamari. Side with the crispy Potato wedges. Garnish with the remaining Parsley. Serve with the chipotle tartar for dunking. Delicious work, Chef!

  • Potato - 1,2kg

  • Mayo - 120ml

  • Lemon Juice - 30ml

  • Ground Paprika - 15ml

  • Chipotle Chillies In Adobo - 30g

  • Fresh Parsley - 8g

  • Squid Heads & Tubes - 450g

  • Spiced Flour - 120ml

  1. YOU HAD ME AT WEDGES

    Preheat the oven to 220°C. Place the Potato wedges on a roasting tray. Coat in oil and season. Roast in the hot oven until cooked through and crispy, 35-40 minutes (shifting halfway).

  2. SMOKY TARTAR

    In a small bowl, combine the Mayo, the lemon juice (to taste), the Paprika, the chopped chillies (to taste), ½ the chopped parsley, and seasoning. Loosen with a splash of water. Set aside.

  3. CHARRED CALAMARI

    Rinse the squid to remove any residue from the packet. Cut the squid in half lengthwise and pat dry with paper towel. Toss with the spiced flour until coated. Place a pan or grill pan over high heat with 2-3 cm of oil covering the base. When hot, shallow fry the squid until golden and crispy, 1-2 minutes per side. You may need to do this step in batches. Drain on paper towel and season.

  4. PLATE UP

    Plate up the fried calamari. Side with the crispy Potato wedges. Garnish with the remaining Parsley. Serve with the chipotle tartar for dunking. Delicious work, Chef!

  • Potato - 1,6kg

  • Mayo - 160ml

  • Lemon Juice - 40ml

  • Ground Paprika - 20ml

  • Chipotle Chillies In Adobo - 40g

  • Fresh Parsley - 10g

  • Squid Heads & Tubes - 600g

  • Spiced Flour - 160ml

Budget

What this meal costs at Woolies.

Estimated Woolies cost

R73.62

for 4 servings · R18.41 per serving

Pro-rated from each product's pack size. Effectively used; not the full pack price.

Not in the Woolies basket — source these elsewhere:

  • Spiced Flour
  • Squid Heads & Tubes
  • Chipotle Chillies In Adobo

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the preparation time for Calamari & Chipotle Tartar Sauce?

The preparation time for Calamari & Chipotle Tartar Sauce with crispy potato wedges is between 30 and 45 minutes.

What is the total time required to make Calamari & Chipotle Tartar Sauce with crispy potato wedges?

The total time required to make Calamari & Chipotle Tartar Sauce with crispy potato wedges is between 45 and 60 minutes.

How many servings does Calamari & Chipotle Tartar Sauce provide?

4 servings

What are the main ingredients in Calamari & Chipotle Tartar Sauce?

Chipotle Chilli in Adobo, Lemon Juice, Mayo, Paprika, Parsley, Potato, Spiced Flour, Squid Heads & Tubes

What is the nutritional information of Calamari & Chipotle Tartar Sauce?

Calories: 752, Carbs: 101 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 35.8 grams, Sugar: 9.7 grams, Salt: 869 grams

How do I prepare Calamari & Chipotle Tartar Sauce?

CHARRED CALAMARI: Rinse the squid to remove any residue from the packet. Cut the squid in half lengthwise and pat dry with paper towel. Toss with the spiced flour until coated. Place a pan or grill pan over high heat with 2-3 cm of oil covering the base. When hot, shallow fry the squid until golden and crispy, 1-2 minutes per side. Drain on paper towel and season. PLATE UP: Plate up the fried calamari. Side with the crispy potato wedges. Garnish with the remaining parsley. Serve with the chipotle tartar for dunking. Delicious work, Chef! SMOKY TARTAR: In a small bowl, combine the mayo, the lemon juice (to taste), the paprika, the chopped chillies (to taste), ½ the chopped parsley, and seasoning. Loosen with a splash of water. Set aside. YOU HAD ME AT WEDGES: Preheat the oven to 220°C. Place the potato wedges on a roasting tray. Coat in oil and season. Roast in the hot oven until cooked through and crispy, 30-35 minutes (shifting halfway).

What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Calamari & Chipotle Tartar Sauce?

Chipotle Chilli in Adobo, Lemon Juice, Mayo, Paprika, Parsley, Potato, Spiced Flour, Squid Heads & Tubes

How many calories does Calamari & Chipotle Tartar Sauce have?

752 calories

How much fat content does Calamari & Chipotle Tartar Sauce have?

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