Recipe

Chef Nick's Amazing Calamari Recipe


Print Recipe

Ingredients
  • 1 c ricotta cheese
  • 2 tbsps sesame seeds
  • 8 large squid, cleaned & tentacles removed
  • 2 cloves garlic, sliced
  • 1 pinch salt & pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsps butter
  • 1/4 tsp dried oregano, or to taste
  • 1/2 c dry bread crumbs
  • 12 sun-dried tomatoes, sliced
  • 1/3 c mascarpone cheese

Directions
  • Step #1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Step #2 In a medium bowl, bread crumbs, mascarpone cheese, oregano, mix together the ricotta cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, salt & pepper until well mixed.
  • Step #3 Set aside.
  • Step #4 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
  • Step #5 Trim the ends of the squid bodies to make them an even size, & rinse out the tubes.
  • Step #6 Spoon the cheese mixture into the cavities of the squid until full, & secure the open ends with toothpicks.
  • Step #7 Place in boiling water, & cook for 6 mins.
  • Step #8 Remove the stuffed calamari tubes from the water, & place this in a baking dish.
  • Step #9 Bake for 20 mins in the preheated oven.
  • Step #10 Melt butter in a large skillet over med-heat/flame.
  • Step #11 Add garlic & sesame seeds.
  • Step #12 Place the calamari tubes in the skillet, & fry on all sides until golden brown.
  • Step #13 Remove toothpicks before serving.
  • Step #14 .
  • Enjoy the Chef Nick's Amazing Calamari recipe

Viewing Chef Nick's Amazing Calamari Receipe