CALAMARI RIPIENI (STUFFED SQUID)

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Another family recipe I got from Italian friends while living in Naples. This is so easy if you can find the squid.

Provided by Pilates Gal

Categories     Squid

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 lbs squid, cleaned
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons minced parsley
2 tablespoons minced celery
2 tablespoons minced onions
1/2 cup breadcrumbs, see notes
4 tablespoons virgin olive oil, divided
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Remove tenticles and leave the body whole. Saute the onion, celery and garlic in half the olive oil. Chop the tentacles fine and saute them for a few minutes. Add the parsley and bread crumbs, mixing well. Taste and season with salt and pepper.
  • Stuff the squid, but not too much, and close the opening with a toothpick. They will shrink during the cooking and if stuffed too full they'll split open. Saute them in the bottom of a heavy pot in a little olive oil on all sides.
  • Pour your favorite marinara sauce over and cook for about 45 minutes, over very low heat, until tender. You can make this ahead and reheat it - it gets even better.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 223.9, Fat 11.1, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 264.2, Sodium 119, Carbohydrate 11, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 0.8, Protein 19.1

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