Chorizo-Crab Stuffed Calamari

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 5
Chorizo-Crab Stuffed Calamari, a seafood lover's delight
in Seafood

Prep

20 min

Cook

35 min

Ready In

55 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 lemon
10 calamari , tubes
1/4 lb loose chorizo sausage ( or casings removed for links )
1/3 cup crabmeat
1 large egg
1 tablespoon almond meal or 1 tablespoon flour
1 pinch salt
1 shallot , finely diced
10 toothpicks
avocodo oil or preferred oil
1 1/2 cups canned organic crushed tomatoes
1 teaspoon raw honey
salt and pepper
parsley or cilantro

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
320
Sugar
8g
Fat
15g
If you're a seafood lover, Chorizo-Crab Stuffed Calamari should definitely be on your menu! The unique combination of flavors will tantalize your taste buds and give you a taste of the ocean. The stuffing is a mixture of spicy chorizo sausage and sweet crabmeat which is then stuffed into tender calamari tubes. The calamari tubes are then browned and baked in a tomato sauce to create a delicious and hearty meal. This dish is perfect for a dinner party with friends or a romantic dinner for two. Serve it with a side of your favorite vegetables or a light salad for a truly satisfying meal.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
2.Rinse and dry calamari tubes, slice lemon in half and set aside.
3.In a skillet, brown the chorizo over medium heat then add shallot and crabmeat.
4.Remove skillet from heat and add 1 egg and 1 tbsp of almond meal or flour.
5.Stuff each calamari tube with chorizo and crabmeat mixture.
6.Skewer each tube with a toothpick and season with salt and pepper.
7.Heat oil in a skillet and cook each end of the stuffed calamari tubes until lightly browned.
8.Place the cooked calamari in a baking dish with crushed tomatoes that have been mixed with raw honey and a pinch of salt and pepper.
9.Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes.
10.Sprinkle with parsley or cilantro and serve with the sliced lemon.

PROS

The combination of chorizo and crab creates a delicious and unique flavor in the calamari tubes.

This dish is high in protein and low in carbs making it a great option for a healthy meal.

CONS

Calamari can be tough and chewy if not cooked properly.

Some people may not enjoy the texture of squid or the flavor of the stuffing.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Calamari is a low calorie and high protein food.
It is also a good source of essential vitamins and minerals like vitamin B12, selenium, and phosphorus.
Chorizo and crabmeat are also good sources of protein and contain vitamins and minerals like vitamin B12 and zinc.

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