Calamari Ripieni (stuffed Calamari Surprise)
Calamari Ripieni, or Stuffed Calamari Surprise, is a traditional dish from the Ligurian cuisine, known for its fresh and flavorful seafood recipes.
Ingredients
- 4 large calamari, cleaned and tentacles reserved
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 lemon, sliced
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- In a bowl, mix the breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, garlic, and olive oil.
- Season the mixture with salt and pepper.
- Stuff the calamari with the breadcrumb mixture and close the openings with toothpicks.
- Place the stuffed calamari and reserved tentacles in a baking dish.
- Drizzle with olive oil and arrange lemon slices on top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the calamari is tender and the filling is golden brown.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 30 minutes
- Total time:
- 50 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 300 per serving
- Protein
- 25g
- Carbohydrates
- 15g
- Fat
- 12g
Supplies
Baking dish Toothpicks
Tools
Oven
Serving suggestions
Serve the Calamari Ripieni with a side of roasted vegetables and a glass of crisp white wine.
Tips & tricks
For a twist, try adding chopped tomatoes to the breadcrumb mixture for a burst of freshness.
Cost
$20