Absolutely Delicious Stuffed Calamari

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 5
Absolutely Delicious Stuffed Calamari Recipe
in Seafood

Prep

30 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

60 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

12 calamari tubes
2 green onions , finely chopped
6 cloves garlic , minced
1/2 pound chopped cooked shrimp meat
1/2 pound cooked crabmeat , diced
1 tablespoon lemon juice
3/4 cup butter
12 ounces cream cheese , cut into cubes
2 cloves garlic , minced
3 cups milk
10 ounces freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 pinch ground black pepper
3/4 cup freshly grated Romano cheese
1 package linguine pasta

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
799
Sugar
8g
Fat
49g
Stuffed calamari is a classic Italian dish that is typically served as an appetizer or main course. This recipe takes the traditional dish to the next level by combining shrimp, crabmeat, and cream cheese for an extra rich and creamy filling. The calamari tubes are then baked in a delicious Parmesan cream sauce and served over a bed of linguine pasta. This dish is perfect for a special occasion or gourmet dinner party.

Instructions

1.In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 1/4 cup of butter and sauté the green onions and garlic until tender.
2.Add in the cooked shrimp, crabmeat, and lemon juice, cooking until heated through.
3.Remove the mixture from the heat, allowing it to cool slightly before stirring in the cubed cream cheese.
4.Cut the calamari tubes lengthwise and fill them with the seafood and cream cheese mixture.
5.In the same skillet used to cook the seafood mixture, melt the remaining butter and garlic over medium heat.
6.Add in the milk, Parmesan cheese, black pepper, and Romano cheese, stirring until the sauce is smooth.
7.Carefully place the stuffed calamari into the skillet, spooning the sauce over the top.
8.Cover the skillet and allow the calamari to simmer in the sauce for about 20 minutes or until tender.
9.Serve the stuffed calamari and sauce over a bed of cooked linguine pasta.

PROS

The combination of shrimp, crabmeat, and cream cheese creates a delicious and creamy filling for the calamari.

This recipe is a great way to showcase fresh seafood and impress guests at a dinner party.

CONS

Calamari can be difficult to prepare and stuff without breaking the delicate tubes.

The sauce is high in fat and calories and should be consumed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Calamari is low in calories and fat but high in protein.
It is also a good source of essential vitamins and minerals, including B12, selenium, and phosphorus.
Shrimp and crabmeat are both lean sources of protein that also contain heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids.
The sauce in this recipe contains calcium-rich Parmesan cheese.

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