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Stuffed Calamari with Tuna and Olives

This delightful recipe is easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 3
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 5 calamari
  • 120 grams tuna in oil 4.2oz
  • 1 tbsp capers
  • 100 grams bread 3.53oz. Only interior, no crust. Cut into small cubes
  • 40 ml white wine 1.3oz
  • 50 ml vegetable broth 1.7oz
  • 250 grams Date tomatoes 8oz
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 egg
  • 80 grams kalamata olives 1/2 cup
  • 15 grams tomato concentrate 1/2 oz
  • olive oil to taste
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste
  • parsley to taste

Instructions

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  1. Brown one garlic clove in a bit of olive oil.  Add in the calamari tentacles and brown for 2 minutes. 
  2. Remove the garlic and add in the bread cubes. Let the flavor blend over high heat for a minute and then add in the broth.  Cook for 2 minutes and then let cool.
  3. Combine the tuna, capers, parsley, whisked egg, salt, pepper, and mix.  Use the mix to stuff the calamari and close them with the help of a toothpick.
  4. Brown the other garlic clove in a little olive oil, adding in the calamari.  Brown over a high flame for 2 minutes to seal them.
  5. Add in the white wine and let it evaporate.
  6. Add in the tomatoes, the tomato puree, olives, tomato concentrate, a pinch of salt, and cook covered for 5 minutes.
  7. Serve! E ora si mangia, Vincenzo’s Plate….Enjoy!