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Grilled Stuffed Calamari with Lemon Herb Dressing

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Elevate your seafood game with this Grilled Stuffed Calamari recipe—tender squid tubes filled with prosciutto, garlic, herbs, breadcrumbs, and squid tentacles. Grilled to perfection and finished with a zesty lemon herb dressing, this Mediterranean-inspired dish is a showstopper for summer grilling, elegant dinners, or pescetarian feasts.

Ingredients

  • 12 toothpicks, soaked in warm water

  • 12 small whole squid (about 10.6 oz / 300 g), tubes and tentacles separated

  • 1 cup Ken’s Caesar Dressing (or Italian/Greek-style dressing)

  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil, divided

  • 1 cup chopped onion

  • 2 garlic cloves, finely minced

  • 1/4 lb (4 oz) prosciutto, finely chopped (or spicy ground sausage)

  • 1/4 cup white wine

  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs

  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten

  • 1 tbsp minced fresh sage (or 1/2 tsp dried)

  • 1 tbsp minced fresh parsley (or 1/2 tsp dried)

  • Juice and zest of 1 lemon

  • 2 tsp minced fresh oregano (or 1/2 tsp dried)

Instructions

  1. Prep: Soak toothpicks in warm water for 30 minutes to avoid burning on the grill.

  2. Clean Squid: Rinse squid tubes and tentacles. Remove cartilage and beaks. Chop tentacles.

  3. Marinate: Place squid tubes in a shallow dish with Caesar dressing. Marinate for at least 1 hour.

  4. Make Stuffing: Sauté onion and garlic in ¼ cup olive oil until soft. Add prosciutto and chopped tentacles. Cook until browned. Deglaze with white wine, then transfer to a bowl.

  5. Mix Filling: Stir in breadcrumbs, egg, sage, and parsley. Let cool slightly.

  6. Stuff Squid: Fill each squid tube with stuffing, leaving ½ inch at the top. Secure with toothpicks. Return to marinade.

  7. Grill: Preheat grill to 450°F (230°C). Mix remaining olive oil with lemon juice, zest, and oregano.

  8. Cook: Grill stuffed squid for 3 minutes per side until charred and cooked through.

  9. Serve: Drizzle with lemon-herb dressing. Serve hot.

Notes

  • You can substitute prosciutto with spicy ground sausage for a different flavor.

  • Make sure not to overstuff the squid—leave room for expansion.

  • Pair with a crisp white wine or chilled rosé for the ultimate Mediterranean experience.

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