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Stuffed Calamari Delight

Stuffed Calamari Delight

Discover the magic of Stuffed Calamari Delight with tender calamari and a flavorful filling. Perfect for dinner parties or cozy nights!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 200 g calamari tubes about 200g each, cleaned and tentacles reserved
  • 100 g fresh breadcrumbs
  • 30 g mixed raisins soaked in warm water for 20 minutes
  • 20 g capers with 20ml of their brine
  • 1 lemon Juice of 1 lemon
  • 20 g toasted pine nuts
  • q.s. sea salt
  • q.s. freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 handful fennel or dill leaves roughly chopped
  • 50 g unsalted butter

Equipment

  • Large skillet or frying pan
  • Medium saucepan
  • Tongs for flipping calamari
  • Toothpicks for sealing
  • Paper towels for drying calamari

Method
 

  1. Clean calamari tubes and tentacles, trimming about 1cm from the base for a neat edge.
  2. Lay calamari and tentacles on a towel and refrigerate uncovered for drying.
  3. Heat olive oil in a medium pan over medium heat and toast breadcrumbs until golden brown.
  4. Remove from heat and stir in drained raisins, capers with brine, half the lemon juice, and toasted pine nuts. Season with sea salt and black pepper.
  5. Mix in most of the chopped fennel or dill leaves and add water if the mixture is too dry.
  6. Fill each calamari tube three-quarters full with the breadcrumb mixture and secure the opening with a toothpick.
  7. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and cook stuffed calamari for 5 minutes until golden.
  8. Flip and add reserved tentacles, cooking for another 5 minutes.
  9. Add butter to the skillet, baste the calamari, squeeze in remaining lemon juice, and scatter leftover herbs and filling before removing from heat.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 18gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Soaking the raisins enhances their sweetness and texture. Use fresh calamari when possible for better flavor. The recipe can be tailored with different fillings like raisins or nuts based on preference. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two days. Reheat in a skillet for best texture.
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