Chef Nick's Amazing Calamari

Chef Nick's Amazing Calamari

Tender calamari tubes stuffed with a mascarpone cheese, ricotta cheese and sun-dried tomato mixture are baked, then sauteed to a golden finish in garlic butter. A little work, but truly amazing!

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Yield:
4 servings
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1/3 cup mascarpone cheese
  • 12 sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
  • ½ cup dry bread crumbs
  • ¼ teaspoon dried oregano, or to taste
  • 1 pinch salt and pepper to taste
  • 8 large squid, cleaned and tentacles removed
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds

Directions

Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a medium bowl, mix together the ricotta cheese, mascarpone cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, bread crumbs, oregano, salt and pepper until well blended. Set aside.

Step 2
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Trim the ends of the squid bodies to make them an even size, and rinse out the tubes. Spoon the cheese mixture into the cavities of the squid until full, and secure the open ends with toothpicks. Place in boiling water, and cook for 6 minutes.

Step 3
Remove the stuffed calamari tubes from the water, and place in a baking dish. Bake for 20 minutes in the preheated oven.

Step 4
Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and sesame seeds. Place the calamari tubes in the skillet, and fry on all sides until golden brown. Remove toothpicks before serving.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

336
Calories
21g
Fat
18g
Carbs
20g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 336
% Daily Value *
Total Fat21g 27%
Saturated Fat10g 48%
Cholesterol259mg 86%
Sodium346mg 15%
Total Carbohydrate18g 6%
Dietary Fiber2g 7%
Total Sugars3g
Protein20g
Vitamin C7mg 36%
Calcium139mg 11%
Iron3mg 14%
Potassium497mg 11%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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