Seared Calamari with White Beans and Chorizo

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12 ounces calamari, cut into 1/4-inch rings

1/2 tablespoon chopped garlic

1/4 teaspoon red chili flakes

Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper 

4 ounces chorizo Bilbao, sliced into 1/4-inch disks

1 tablespoon olive oil

1/2 cup cooked white beans, in their juice

1 red bell pepper, roasted, seeded, cut into 1/4-inch dice

1 tablespoon chopped parsley leaves

1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice

1 tablespoon unsalted butter

Croutons, for garnish, recipe follows

Croutons:

3 tablespoons olive oil

1 garlic clove, creamed

1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley leaves

Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

1 baguette