Sicilian Stuffed Squid
A delightful Mediterranean dish featuring fresh squid stuffed with a savory mixture of breadcrumbs, cheese, and herbs, perfect for summer meals and special occasions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Pescatarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 large squid (calamari)
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup tomato aioli
- Olive oil for grilling
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium heat.
- Combine breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, garlic, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper in a bowl.
- Clean the squid, removing the beak and cartilage, and stuff each squid with the breadcrumb mixture.
- Secure the open ends with toothpicks.
- Brush the stuffed squid with olive oil.
- Grill the squid for about 3-4 minutes on each side until tender and cooked through.
- Serve over a bed of diced tomatoes and drizzle with tomato aioli.
Notes
Best served warm off the grill, pairing well with a side salad or crusty bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 50mg