Calamari Ripieno alla Griglia Recipe

Name: Calamari Ripieno alla Griglia
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 large whole calamari; 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil plus 4 tablespoons; 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced; 1/2 cup sundried tomatoes, finely chopped; 1 1/2 cups toasted bread crumbs; 1 bunch thyme, leaves only; 4 scallions, thinly sliced; 1 bunch Italian parsley, roughly chopped; 2 plum tomatoes, chopped into 1/4-inch dice; 1 bunch chives, thinly sliced

Servings: persons

1
Remove tentacles and clean calamari, leaving as whole as possible.
2
Set tentacles aside.
3
Place calamari in an 8-quart pot and cover with water.
4
Place over high heat and bring to a boil.
5
Cook for one hour until quite tender, drain and cool.
6
Meanwhile, heat 4 tablespoons oil in a 10 to 12-inch saute pan until smoking.
7
Add garlic and sundried tomatoes and cook until light golden brown.
8
Add bread crumbs and continue cooking until well mixed.
9
Remove from heat and allow to cool.
10
Add thyme, scallions and parsley and stir to mix.
11
Preheat grill.
12
Stuff cool calamari and season with salt and pepper.
13
Brush stuffed calamari and tentacles with 1 tablespoon olive oil and place on grill.
14
Cook until nicely barbecued, about 10 minutes, turning once.
15
Meanwhile, in a small mixing bowl, place tomatoes, remaining oil and chives and season with salt and pepper.
16
Remove calamari to plate, top with spoonfuls of tomato sauce and serve.

186

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 large whole calamari, 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil plus 4 tablespoons, 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced, 1/2 cup sundried tomatoes, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Calamari Ripieno alla Griglia falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Calamari Ripieno alla Griglia

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Variations & substitutions

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