BRAISED CALAMARI STUFFED WITH SHRIMP, SPINACH AND HERBS

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Braised Calamari Stuffed with Shrimp, Spinach and Herbs image

Provided by Anne Burrell

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

11 clean medium calamari tubes, about 5 to 6 inches long
1/2 pound peeled, deveined medium shrimp, roughly chopped
3 cloves garlic, smashed and coarsely chopped
2 cups coarsely chopped baby spinach
2 eggs
1/2 to 3/4 cup bread crumbs
1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
1/2 bunch fresh oregano, leaves chopped
2 pinches crushed red pepper flakes
Kosher salt
Extra-virgin olive oil
1 large or 2 small onions, finely diced
Pinch crushed red pepper flakes
Kosher salt
2 cloves garlic, smashed and finely chopped
3/4 cup dry white wine
1 (28-ounce) can Italian plum tomatoes

Steps:

  • To make the calamari:
  • Roughly chop 3 of the calamari tubes and add to a food processor with the coarsely chopped shrimp and garlic. Pulse into a coarse paste. Remove to a large bowl and add the spinach, eggs, bread crumbs, cheese, herbs, and pinch of crushed red pepper. Season with salt and stir to combine. The mixture should be a little chunky but moist and holding together. Test the seasoning of the mix by making a mini patty, cooking it in a small pan and eating it. It should taste really good! If it doesn't it is probably missing salt. Add more salt, to taste. Divide the stuffing among the 8 remaining calamari bodies and secure closed with toothpicks.
  • To make the sauce:
  • Coat a large, wide skillet or saucepan with olive oil and add the onions and a pinch of crushed red pepper. Season with salt and put the saucepan over medium heat. Saute the onions until they are soft and aromatic, about 7 to 8 minutes. Add the garlic and cook another 2 minutes until fragrant. Stir in the wine and cook until the wine has reduced by half. Pass the tomatoes through a food mill or puree them in a food processor and add them and 1 cup of water to the pan. Season with salt, to taste, and simmer the sauce for 15 minutes.
  • Add the calamari to the pan and cook for 20 to 25 minutes turning them over halfway through the cooking time. Remove the calamari from the pan and remove the toothpicks. Reduce the sauce to thicken, if needed. Arrange the calamari on a serving platter and cover with the sauce before serving.
  • Deliciouso!

Bibi Aisha Khan
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I love calamari and this recipe did not disappoint. The calamari was tender and the stuffing was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Jerry hannick
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This recipe is a keeper! The calamari was cooked perfectly and the stuffing was delicious. I served it with a side of rice and it was a perfect meal.


Kaylan Baeza
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the calamari and the stuffing was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


AMANULLAH KHAN
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This recipe is a great way to cook calamari. The calamari was tender and the stuffing was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Daauud Muuse
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. The calamari is always tender and the stuffing is flavorful. I love serving it with a side of rice or pasta.


Kukon Mia
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great. The calamari was tender and the stuffing was flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Nilanthi Sudramani
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I love calamari and this recipe did not disappoint. The calamari was tender and the stuffing was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Categ Mak
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This recipe is a keeper! The calamari was cooked perfectly and the stuffing was delicious. I served it with a side of rice and it was a perfect meal.


Bindas Babu
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the calamari and the stuffing was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Vaccination Sdrome
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This recipe is a great way to cook calamari. The calamari was tender and the stuffing was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Maricel Solivel
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. The calamari is always tender and the stuffing is flavorful. I love serving it with a side of rice or pasta.


Sakib Hossain
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great. The calamari was tender and the stuffing was flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Jasmine roblox channel
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I love calamari and this recipe did not disappoint. The calamari was tender and the stuffing was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Mimers
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This recipe is a keeper! The calamari was cooked perfectly and the stuffing was delicious. I served it with a side of rice and it was a perfect meal.


Xtylish __ZOYA
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the calamari and the stuffing was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Raheel Sial
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This braised calamari is a delicious and elegant dish that is sure to impress your guests. The calamari is tender and flavorful, and the stuffing is packed with shrimp, spinach, and herbs. I highly recommend this recipe!