Chef Nick's Amazing Calamari

Name: Chef Nick's Amazing Calamari
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: 1 cup ricotta cheese; 0.33333334326744 cup mascarpone cheese; 12 sun-dried tomatoes, chopped; 0.5 cup dry bread crumbs; 0.25 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

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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!

Recipe by Nicole MacDonald

Updated on July 14, 2022

Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

50 mins

Servings:

4

Yield:

4 servings

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Ingredients

1 cup ricotta cheese
⅓ 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

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.
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.
Remove the stuffed calamari tubes from the water, and place in a baking dish. Bake for 20 minutes in the preheated oven.
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 Fat 21g	27%
Saturated Fat 10g	48%
Cholesterol 259mg	86%
Sodium 346mg	15%
Total Carbohydrate 18g	6%
Dietary Fiber 2g	7%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 20g
Vitamin C 7mg	36%
Calcium 139mg	11%
Iron 3mg	14%
Potassium 497mg	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.