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greek stuffed squid

Stuffed Squid | Kalamarakia Yemista

Kenton & Jane
Stuffed squid (calamari) is an excellent summer appetizer that your friends and family will be impressed by.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 4 large squid tentacles and sacs, separated
  • 1/2 cup olive oil plus extra
  • 1/2 onion blended or cut finely
  • 1 shallot bulb finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves diced
  • 1/4 cup cilantro
  • 4 oz ricotta cheese
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • salt and pepper

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 F and line an oven safe dish with parchment paper.
  • Heat about 4-5 tablespoons of oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
  • Chop tentacles and add to pan. Cook for 4-5 minutes or until golden.
  • Remove from heat and reserve for later use.
  • Heat remaining oil in skillet on medium heat and cook onion, shallot, and garlic for approx. 4-5 mins.
  • Mix in cilantro, ricotta cheese, lemon juice, chopped tentacles, and season with salt and pepper.
  • Stir for 1-2 minutes and remove from heat.
  • Allow to cool long enough so you can touch the mixture with your hands.
  • Fill squid sacs with mixture being careful not to overstuff. Three quarters of the way is perfect.
  • Secure openings with toothpicks or skew them all on one skewer.
  • Line up squid on baking sheet and drizzle olive oil on top and add salt and pepper.
  • Cook for about 16-20 mins (depending on size of squid)
  • Serve with a side of sliced lemon.