Skordalia with Fried Calamari (Emeril Lagasse) Recipe - Details, Calories, Nutrition Information | R

Ingredients

• 1 large yukon gold potato, peeled and cut into 1-inch dice
• 2 thick slices stale, homemade-style white bread
• 6 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 2 tsp fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• fried calamari , recipe follows
• 1 lb fresh cleaned squid, or thawed if frozen
• 2 cups buttermilk
• 1/3 cup essence , recipe follows
• 1 cup masa harina
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 6 cups vegetable oil, for frying
• 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup finely grated parmesan
• 2 1/2 tbsp paprika
• 2 tbsp salt
• 2 tbsp garlic powder
• 1 tbsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp onion powder
• 1 tbsp cayenne pepper
• 1 tbsp dried leaf oregano
• 1 tbsp dried thyme