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Nutritional Values
520kcal
45gProtein
32gCarbs
20gFat
3gFibre
350 gServing
* Per serving · 350 g. May vary.
Allergens
🌾 Gluten
🥛 Dairy
Stuffed Calamari
How to order / say it
Say it
Calamari Ripieni — [ca-la-MA-ree rhee-PEE-en-ee]
Order
I'd like the stuffed calamari, please.
Locally
Vorrei i calamari ripieni, per favore.
Say locally
Tender squid filled with a savory mixture of herbs, breadcrumbs, and cheese.
Why try it?
This dish showcases the Neapolitan love of transforming humble seafood into elegant cuisine. It's a deeply satisfying representation of rustic Italian cooking.
How it tastes
The calamari is perfectly tender, filled with a breadcrumb mixture that's fragrant with fresh herbs and slightly creamy from the cheese, creating a harmonious blend of flavors and textures.
Origin & History — first documented: 1910
Calamari ripieni has roots in early 20th century Naples, arising from a tradition of using local ingredients creatively to stretch resources and feed families with affordable yet flavorful meals.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🦐 6 medium squid
- 🌾 100 g breadcrumbs
- 🥛 50 g parmigiano-reggiano
- 🌿 15 g parsley
- 🧄 2 cloves garlic
- 🫒 30 ml olive oil
- 🧂 1 tsp chili flakes
- 🍋 from 1 lemon lemon zest
Method
- 1 Mix breadcrumbs, cheese, parsley, garlic, and lemon zest for the stuffing.
- 2 Fill squid with stuffing, secure with a toothpick.
- 3 Sauté filled squid in olive oil until golden and cooked through.
- 4 Serve warm with a drizzle of olive oil.
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