Mouthwatering Shrimp Stuffed Squid in Tomato Sauce Delight

This Shrimp Stuffed Squid recipe combines seafood and tomato sauce for an unforgettable dish.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 30

Total Time 50

Servings: 4 squids

Course: Appetizers

Cuisine: Seafood

Calories: 300

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

Tomato Sauce

2 tablespoons Olive Oil Substitute with any neutral oil if desired.
1 cup Onion Diced. Yellow or white onion works perfectly.
3 cloves Garlic Minced. Fresh garlic preferred.
2 cans Tomatoes Canned or fresh; choose whole, crushed, or diced.
2 tablespoons Tomato Paste No direct substitute, but can use another can of tomatoes.
1 tablespoon Oregano Dried or fresh.
1 handful Basil Chopped. Fresh is ideal.
1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes Adjust to taste or omit.
to taste Salt and Pepper Essential for seasoning.
1 cup Wine Optional, use dry white wine.

Shrimp Stuffing

1 pound Shrimp Fresh is ideal; frozen works if thawed.
1 large Egg Beaten. Can be omitted for vegan version.
½ cup Breadcrumbs Use seasoned or unseasoned.

Squid

4 pieces Squid Fresh or frozen.

Equipment

saucepan
Food Processor
mixing bowl
Frying pan

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Prepare Tomato Sauce: Sauté onion and garlic in olive oil, add tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, and basil. Season, boil, then simmer for 10 minutes.
Make Shrimp Stuffing: Purée shrimp in a food processor, then mix with onion, garlic, egg, and breadcrumbs.
Stuff Squid: Fill each squid with stuffing, secure ends with toothpicks.
Cook Squid: Fry stuffed squid until golden, then simmer in tomato sauce for 20 minutes.
Fry Tentacles (optional): If using tentacles, fry until golden brown and crispy.
Serve: Arrange squid over sauce, garnish with tentacles and parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1squidCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 5gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Don’t overstuff squid, ensure frying oil is hot enough, and use fresh ingredients for best flavor.

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