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Easy Italian Stuffed Calamari: A Flavorful Seafood Recipe
Learn to prepare exquisite Italian stuffed calamari, a delightful seafood dish perfect for a special occasion or a comforting meal. This recipe guides you through creating tender calamari tubes filled with a savory mixture of breadcrumbs, cheese, garlic, and herbs, all slow-cooked in a rich tomato sauce. Master this classic Mediterranean favorite with our step-by-step instructions.
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#Seafood
#Calamari
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#Romantic Dinner
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Perfectly Cooked Stuffed Calamari on a Plate
Recipe Information
25m
Prep Time
35m
Cook Time
1h
Total Time
4
Servings
Medium
Italian
English
Nutrition (per serving)
420
Calories
35g
Protein
28g
Carbs
20g
Fat
Stuffed Calamari Simmering in Rich Tomato Sauce
Ingredients
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Servings: 4
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Instructions
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- Clean the calamari by separating the tubes from the tentacles and fins. Remove any innards and quill from the tubes. Finely chop the tentacles and fins, setting them aside for the filling.5m
Preview5mPreviewClean the calamari by separating the tubes from the tentacles and fins. Remove any innards and quill from the tubes. Finely chop the tentacles and fins, setting them aside for the filling. - Prepare the savory filling: In a mixing bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, 2 minced garlic cloves, chopped fresh parsley, the finely chopped calamari tentacles and fins, and the lightly beaten egg. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil, then season generously with salt and black pepper. Mix all ingredients thoroughly until well combined.7m
Preview7mPreviewPrepare the savory filling: In a mixing bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, 2 minced garlic cloves, chopped fresh parsley, the finely chopped calamari tentacles and fins, and the lightly beaten egg. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil, then season generously with salt and black pepper. Mix all ingredients thoroughly until well combined. - Carefully stuff each calamari tube with the prepared filling. Do not overfill them, leaving about 1/4 inch of space from the opening, as the filling will expand during cooking. Secure the opening of each tube with a toothpick to prevent the filling from escaping.8m
Preview8mPreviewCarefully stuff each calamari tube with the prepared filling. Do not overfill them, leaving about 1/4 inch of space from the opening, as the filling will expand during cooking. Secure the opening of each tube with a toothpick to prevent the filling from escaping. - In a large skillet or pot, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion and the remaining 1 minced garlic clove. Sauté for 3-5 minutes until the onion softens and becomes translucent, but do not let the garlic brown.5m
Preview5mPreviewIn a large skillet or pot, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion and the remaining 1 minced garlic clove. Sauté for 3-5 minutes until the onion softens and becomes translucent, but do not let the garlic brown. - If using, pour in the dry white wine and bring to a simmer, scraping any browned bits from the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Let it reduce slightly for 1-2 minutes.2m
Preview2mPreviewIf using, pour in the dry white wine and bring to a simmer, scraping any browned bits from the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Let it reduce slightly for 1-2 minutes. - Stir in the canned crushed tomatoes. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer, then season with salt and pepper to taste. Adjust seasoning as needed.3m
Preview3mPreviewStir in the canned crushed tomatoes. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer, then season with salt and pepper to taste. Adjust seasoning as needed. - Gently place the stuffed calamari tubes into the simmering tomato sauce. Ensure they are mostly submerged. Cover the skillet/pot and let it simmer for 20-30 minutes, or until the calamari is very tender. Do not overcook, as calamari can become rubbery.25m
Preview25mPreviewGently place the stuffed calamari tubes into the simmering tomato sauce. Ensure they are mostly submerged. Cover the skillet/pot and let it simmer for 20-30 minutes, or until the calamari is very tender. Do not overcook, as calamari can become rubbery. - Once cooked, remove the toothpicks from the calamari. Garnish with extra fresh parsley, if desired. Serve the Italian stuffed calamari hot, perhaps alongside pasta, polenta, or crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.3m
Preview3mPreviewOnce cooked, remove the toothpicks from the calamari. Garnish with extra fresh parsley, if desired. Serve the Italian stuffed calamari hot, perhaps alongside pasta, polenta, or crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.
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