Stuffed Calamari: Calamari Ripieni
- 2 1/2 pounds fresh squid, cleaned, tentacles removed and chopped
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced, plus 1 lemon, quartered
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary leaves
- 1/2 bunch Italian parsley, finely chopped to yield 1/4 cup
- 4 salt-packed anchovies, rinsed, patted dry and finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1/4 cup fresh bread crumbs, from a loaf of pane di casa
- 1 egg
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Extra-virgin olive oil, for grilling
- Drizzle the squid bodies with the lemon juice and set aside.
- Preheat the grill or broiler.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the tentacles, lemon zest, herbs, anchovies, garlic, bread crumbs, egg, a judicious amount of salt and black pepper to taste and mix well to combine thoroughly.
- Using a small spoon or pastry bag, stuff the reserved squid bodies with the filling.
- Using a toothpick, fasten the bodies closed.
- Brush the squid with plenty of olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Grill or broil 20 minutes, turning at least once.
- Serve immediately, garnished with lemon wedges.
fresh squid, lemon, rosemary, italian parsley, salt, garlic, bread crumbs, egg, salt, extravirgin olive oil
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/mario-batali/stuffed-calamari-calamari-ripieni-recipe.html (may not work)