Stuffed Calamari: Calamari Ripieni Recipe

Name: Stuffed Calamari: Calamari Ripieni
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/2 pounds fresh squid, cleaned, tentacles removed and chopped; 1 lemon, zested and juiced, plus 1 lemon, quartered; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary leaves; 1/2 bunch Italian parsley, finely chopped to yield 1/4 cup; 4 salt-packed anchovies, rinsed, patted dry and finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, crushed; 1/4 cup fresh bread crumbs, from a loaf of pane di casa; 1 egg; Salt and pepper to taste; Extra-virgin olive oil, for grilling

Servings: persons

2 1/2 pounds fresh squid, cleaned, tentacles removed and chopped
1 lemon, zested and juiced, plus 1 lemon, quartered
2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary leaves
1/2 bunch Italian parsley, finely chopped to yield 1/4 cup
4 salt-packed anchovies, rinsed, patted dry and finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1/4 cup fresh bread crumbs, from a loaf of pane di casa
1 egg
Salt and pepper to taste
Extra-virgin olive oil, for grilling

1
Drizzle the squid bodies with the lemon juice and set aside.
2
Preheat the grill or broiler.
3
In a large mixing bowl, combine the tentacles, lemon zest, herbs, anchovies, garlic, bread crumbs, egg, a judicious amount of salt and black pepper to taste and mix well to combine thoroughly.
4
Using a small spoon or pastry bag, stuff the reserved squid bodies with the filling.
5
Using a toothpick, fasten the bodies closed.
6
Brush the squid with plenty of olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
7
Grill or broil 20 minutes, turning at least once.
8
Serve immediately, garnished with lemon wedges.

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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: 2 1/2 pounds fresh squid, cleaned, tentacles removed and chopped, 1 lemon, zested and juiced, plus 1 lemon, quartered, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary leaves, 1/2 bunch Italian parsley, finely chopped to yield 1/4 cup, and more.

Yes, Stuffed Calamari: Calamari Ripieni 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.

Stuffed Calamari: Calamari Ripieni

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