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Stuffed Squid Delight

Stuffed Squid Delight

Discover the magic of Stuffed Squid Delight, a Mediterranean-inspired dish with tender calamari and savory shrimp filling. Perfect for dinner parties or weeknight meals.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 12 medium calamari cleaned (bodies and tentacles separated)
  • 280 g wild Gulf shrimp peeled, deveined, and tailless
  • 1 tsp garlic finely chopped
  • 2 tsp onion finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs or dry breadcrumbs
  • 1 small egg
  • seasoned flour or Drakes Batter Mix
  • olive oil
  • 1/2 bunch fresh Italian parsley finely chopped
  • toothpicks

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Skillet
  • Food processor
  • Wooden spoon
  • Sharp knife

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat, add chopped onion and garlic until golden brown.
  2. Pour in canned tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, basil, red pepper flakes, and season with salt and pepper. Stir and bring to a boil, then simmer for 10 minutes.
  3. In a food processor, pulse shrimp to a smooth paste. Transfer to a bowl and combine with onion, garlic, egg, and breadcrumbs.
  4. Stuff each calamari body with the shrimp mixture, leaving about 2 cm unfilled, and secure with a toothpick.
  5. Coat the stuffed calamari in seasoned flour or batter mix.
  6. Heat olive oil in a skillet and sear calamari for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown. Add to tomato sauce, cover, and cook for 20 minutes.
  7. Optional: Fry the tentacles in flour until golden for garnish.
  8. Arrange cooked calamari on a platter, drizzle with sauce, and garnish with fried tentacles and fresh parsley.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 15mg

Notes

For an extra burst of flavor, add a splash of white wine to the tomato sauce while it simmers.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; reheat gently on the stovetop.
If freezing, skip the frying step and freeze the stuffed calamari raw in the sauce—thaw overnight before reheating.
Serve with crusty bread, roasted vegetables, or a crisp salad for a complete meal.
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