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This Greek main features Large fresh squid Salt & freshly ground pepper, Olive oil -to taste, Coarsely chopped onion 3/4 c Chopped fresh parsley. It delivers aromatic, well-seasoned taste, a pleasant kick of heat. Great for weeknight dinners or when you want something satisfying for the whole family. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
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Calamaria Gemista (Stuffed Squid
Description
This Greek main features Large fresh squid Salt & freshly ground pepper, Olive oil -to taste, Coarsely chopped onion 3/4 c Chopped fresh parsley. It delivers aromatic, well-seasoned taste, a pleasant kick of heat. Great for weeknight dinners or when you want something satisfying for the whole family. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.Ingredients
Directions
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Clean the squid by grasping the head just below the eyes and pulling it away from the body. Remove the quill and internal organs, rinse the bodies thoroughly and reserve the tentacles.
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Finely chop the reserved tentacles.
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Heat part of the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Saut� the onion until softened.
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Add the chopped tentacles and cook for several minutes.
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Stir in the rice, parsley, dill, pine nuts, mint, garlic, tomatoes and currants. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
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Cook the filling until the rice is lightly coated and the ingredients are well combined.
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Loosely fill each squid body with the rice mixture, allowing room for the rice to expand during cooking. Secure the openings with toothpicks.
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Arrange the stuffed squid in a wide saucepan. Drizzle with the remaining olive oil and add enough water to come partway up the squid.
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Cover and simmer gently until the squid is tender and the rice is cooked, about 45 to 60 minutes, adding more water if necessary.
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Remove the toothpicks and serve warm with the cooking juices spooned over the squid.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 289.2kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 30.1g47%
- Saturated Fat 4.2g22%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 2.4mg1%
- Total Carbohydrate 5.6g2%
- Dietary Fiber 1.0g4%
- Sugars 2.5g
- Protein 0.7g2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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