Grilled calamari stuffed with sausage is a delectable seafood dish that combines the smoky flavor of grilled calamari with the savory richness of sausage. The tender calamari is stuffed with a flavorful mixture of sausage, herbs, and spices, and then grilled to perfection. This dish is a perfect appetizer or main course for any occasion, and is sure to impress your guests with its unique and delicious flavor profile.
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STUFFED AND GRILLED CALAMARI APPETIZER
Provided by Food Network
Time 3h15m
Yield 24 stuffed calamari (4 to 8 servings)
Number Of Ingredients 28
Steps:
- For the filling: Saute leeks in olive oil in a large saute pan over medium-low heat until softened, 7 to 10 minutes. Add shallot and garlic and saute 3 minutes. Add wine, parsley, vinegar, tarragon, salt, chile flakes and lemon juice and turn heat to high. Cook until reduced 85 percent, 3 to 5 minutes
- Turn heat to medium and add butter. Let melt, then add prawns. Cook, stirring, until just done, about 3 minutes.
- Stir in breadcrumbs to absorb any remaining liquids and remove from heat.
- Transfer to a bowl and chill completely before stuffing calamari.
- For the calamari: Insert a funnel into the open end of a calamari.
- Fill the funnel about halfway with the filling and push it into the calamari, filling it only three-quarters of the way full, to allow for shrinkage as it cooks. Use a toothpick to skewer the tentacles to the opening of the calamari. Repeat with remaining filling and calamari.
- Preheat a grill or saute pan over medium-high heat. Cook the calamari, 2 minutes per side.
- Arrange grilled calamari on a serving dish and serve with warm Roasted Yellow Bell Sauce and sprinkled with Fried Capers.
- Roast pepper on open flame of stovetop burner, turning as outside blackens, until roasted on all sides. Place in a bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Let cool for 5 minutes. Remove outer burnt skin of pepper, cut into quarters and remove stem and seeds.
- Place pepper in a small food processor.
- Steep garlic in hot cream for 2 minutes, then add to processor. Add butter, parsley, shallot, vinegar, salt and lemon juice and process to make a smooth puree.
- Rinse capers with water, then squeeze with hands to express any juices. Drain very well.
- Heat oil to 350 degrees F in a small saucepan over medium heat. Carefully add capers to hot oil and fry until darkened in color and capers have become crispy, approximately 7 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS STUFFED CALAMARI
Calamari tubes are stuffed with seafood and baked in a rich cream sauce before serving over a bed of linguine. This is probably the best calamari, if not the best entree, you'll ever have!
Provided by UNREFINEDNERD
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 40m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Rinse the calamari tubes and pat dry.
- In a large bowl, stir together the onions, 6 cloves garlic, shrimp, crabmeat and lemon juice. Spoon some of this mixture into each squid tube and seal the ends by 'sewing' with a toothpick. Arrange in a single layer in the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Set aside.
- Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in cream cheese and 2 cloves garlic. Cook and stir until cream cheese has melted. Gradually whisk in the milk. Cook until heated through and then remove from the heat and stir in the Parmesan cheese and pepper. Pour over all of the calamari tubes in the baking dish. Sprinkle about 2 tablespoons of Romano cheese on top of each one.
- Bake uncovered until the cheese is browned and sauce is bubbly. While the calamari is baking, Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add linguine pasta, and cook until al dente, about 8 minutes. Drain. Serve the stuffed calamari and sauce over a bed of linguine.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1018.6 calories, Carbohydrate 41.7 g, Cholesterol 479.1 mg, Fat 65.6 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 65.6 g, SaturatedFat 39.9 g, Sodium 1548.7 mg, Sugar 7.8 g
GRILLED STUFFED CALAMARI
If your experience with calamari is limited to the deep-fried or boiled preparations, this grilled version will be a revelation.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Seafood Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Prepare a stove-top griddle or an outdoor grill.
- In a medium bowl, combine the tomatoes, frisee, and capers. In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons olive oil, lime juice and zest, and salt and pepper. Drizzle over the frisee mixture and toss to coat.
- Stuff 1 tablespoon of the frisee mixture into each squid. Brush the remaining teaspoon of olive oil on the squid.
- Grill for 5 to 7 minutes, turning frequently.
GRILLED SAUSAGE-STUFFED CALAMARI
Provided by Kay Chun
Categories Pork Appetizer Quick & Easy Backyard BBQ Sausage Squid Summer Grill Grill/Barbecue Breadcrumbs Gourmet Sugar Conscious Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free
Yield Makes 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Soak bread crumbs in milk in a large bowl.
- Toast fennel seeds in a dry small skillet (not nonstick) over medium-low heat, shaking skillet occasionally, until fragrant, 3 to 4 minutes. Chop fennel seeds and add to bread-crumb mixture along with pork, garlic, paprika, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Gently mix with your hands until well blended. Using a small spoon, loosely stuff squid with fennel sausage, leaving a 1/2-inch space at top (you may have some stuffing left over). Seal tops using wooden picks.
- Prepare grill for direct-heat cooking over medium-hot charcoal (medium heat for gas); see Grilling Procedure .
- Coat stuffed squid and tentacles with oil and season with 1/2 teaspoon salt. Oil grill rack, then grill stuffed squid, turning frequently, until golden in spots and an instant-read thermometer inserted into center of filling registers 150 to 155°F, 13 to 15 minutes. Transfer to a platter. Grill tentacles until opaque and curled, about 1 minute, then add to platter. Drizzle with oil and sprinkle with parsley.
- What to drink:
- Fontaleoni Vernaccia di San Gimignano '07
GRILLED STUFFED CALAMARI 'SUSHI' WITH BLACK BEAN AIOLI
Steps:
- Pre-heat a grill very hot. In a skillet coat lightly with oil and on high heat, saute the pepper and lapchong until soft, about 4 minutes. Fold in rice and add the scallions, cilantro and oyster sauce. Season and check. Stuff the squid tubes using a pastry bag or plastic bag with the tip cut off. Oil the grill and season the tubes with salt and chile. Mark the tubes, and roll them around so that all sides cook evenly, about 5 minutes total. Be careful not to overcook the squid as it will get tough. Let rest 1 minute then slice into one inch pieces, like sushi.
- Saute garlic, chiles, black beans and ginger until soft. Deglaze with vinegar and reduce by 80%. Let cool completely. In a food processor, add mixture with yolks. While processor is on, drizzle in oil, slowly at first until it emulsifies, then more quickly. Check for seasoning. Store in refrigerator.
- PLATING Fill a small dish with the aioli and arrange the 'sushi' around the dish.
GRILLED SAUSAGE-STUFFED CALAMARI
I usually go out of my way to simplify the recipes we post here, but for some things, like this Spanish-inspired, sausage-stuffed calamari recipe, there just are no acceptable shortcuts to take. However, your efforts will be rewarded with something that tastes every bit the effort it took to make. Serve with lemon wedges.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Seafood Appetizers
Time 2h5m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir onion and red pepper with a pinch of salt in hot oil until onion is soft and translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature.
- Stir sausage, minced tentacles, onion mixture, parsley, egg, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper together in a bowl until evenly combined. Transfer mixture to a piping bag.
- Pipe sausage mixture into tubes, filling about each tube about 2/3 full. Thread a toothpick through the top of each tube to fasten the opening together. Place stuffed tubes on a plate, cover the plate with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until completely chilled, about 1 hour.
- Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
- Brush tubes with remaining olive oil to coat on all sides and season with salt.
- Cook stuffed calamari on the preheated grill, turning occasionally, until stuffing is cooked through, 10 to 12 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 155 degrees F (68 degrees C).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 228.3 calories, Carbohydrate 7.9 g, Cholesterol 235.6 mg, Fat 13.5 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 17.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 399.3 mg, Sugar 0.9 g
Tips:
- To ensure the calamari is tender, be sure to clean and remove the quill and ink sac thoroughly before cooking.
- For a smoky flavor, grill the calamari over charcoal or wood. If using a gas grill, preheat the grill to high heat and sear the calamari quickly.
- To prevent the calamari from sticking to the grill, lightly brush it with olive oil before cooking.
- Cook the calamari until it is opaque and slightly charred on the outside, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- To ensure the sausage is cooked through, use a meat thermometer to verify it has reached an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- For a flavorful stuffing, use a variety of sausage, such as Italian sausage, chorizo, or bratwurst.
- Add your favorite herbs and spices to the stuffing for extra flavor. Garlic, paprika, and thyme are all great options.
- Serve the calamari with a dipping sauce, such as marinara sauce, tzatziki sauce, or a simple vinaigrette.
Conclusion:
Grilled calamari stuffed with sausage is a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. It is perfect for a summer cookout or a special occasion. With its tender texture and flavorful stuffing, this dish is sure to impress your family and friends. So next time you are looking for a unique and tasty seafood recipe, give grilled calamari stuffed with sausage a try.
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