🦑✨ Mediterranean-Style Stuffed Squid – a restaurant-worthy seafood dish made simple at home!
Tender squid tubes filled with herby rice (or breadcrumbs), feta, and fresh aromatics, all gently simmered in a rich tomato-wine sauce. Elegant, healthy, and full of Mediterranean flavor.

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🍽️ Stuffed Squid (Calamares Rellenos)

⏱️ Prep Time: 20 mins | Cook Time: 25 mins | Total: 45 mins
👥 Serves: 4
🔥 Estimated Nutrition (per serving):

  • Calories: 280 kcal
  • Protein: 21g
  • Fat: 14g
  • Carbs: 16g
    (Will vary based on feta and rice/breadcrumbs used)
    🥗 Low-carb | High-protein | Gluten-free option

🧾 Ingredients:

For the squid:

  • 4 medium whole squid (cleaned, tubes and tentacles separated)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • ½ cup cooked rice (or gluten-free breadcrumbs)
  • ¼ cup chopped parsley
  • ¼ cup chopped dill or mint
  • ½ tsp dried oregano
  • ½ tsp sweet paprika
  • ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
  • Salt & black pepper to taste
  • Lemon wedges, for serving

For the tomato sauce:

  • 1 cup chopped tomatoes (fresh or canned)
  • ½ cup white wine (or vegetable broth)
  • 1 tsp honey or sugar
  • ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

👨‍🍳 Instructions:

1️⃣ Make the stuffing:
Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet. Sauté onion and garlic until soft. Finely chop squid tentacles, add to the pan, and cook 2–3 mins. Remove from heat and mix in rice, herbs, spices, and feta (if using). Season to taste.

2️⃣ Stuff the squid tubes:
Fill each tube gently with the mixture—don’t overfill as squid shrinks during cooking. Seal open ends with toothpicks.

3️⃣ Cook the squid:
Heat the remaining 1 tbsp olive oil in a pan. Sear stuffed squid for 1–2 mins per side until lightly golden. Add tomatoes, wine, honey, and chili flakes. Cover and simmer on low heat for 20–25 mins, until tender.

4️⃣ Serve & enjoy:
Remove toothpicks, drizzle with extra virgin olive oil, and garnish with fresh herbs. Serve with lemon wedges, crusty bread, or a Greek salad.

💡 Variations:

🇪🇸 Spanish-style: Add diced chorizo and smoked paprika to the filling.
🇮🇹 Italian-style: Use basil, pine nuts, and a splash of balsamic vinegar.
🦐 Seafood-style: Add finely chopped shrimp to the stuffing mix.

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