Stuffed Calamari - {Calamari Ripieni}

Recipe Ingredients

2 1/2 lbs	1135g / 40oz	Fresh squid - cleaned, tentacles
		Removed and chopped
1		Lemon - zested and juiced
1		Lemon - quartered
2 tablespoons	30ml	Chopped fresh rosemary leaves
1/4 cup	36g / 1.3oz	Finely-chopped Italian parsley
4		Salt-packed anchovies - rinsed, patted dry,
		And finely chopped
2		Garlic cloves - crushed
1/4 cup	36g / 1.3oz	Fresh bread crumbs made from pane di casa
1		Egg
		Salt - to taste
		Freshly-ground black pepper - to taste
		Extra-virgin olive oil - for grilling

Recipe Instructions

Drizzle the squid bodies with the lemon juice and set aside.

Preheat the grill or broiler.

In a large mixing bowl, combine the tentacles, lemon zest, herbs, anchovies, garlic, bread crumbs, egg, a judicious amount of salt and black pepper to taste and mix well to combine thoroughly.

Using a small spoon or pastry bag, stuff the reserved squid bodies with the filling. Using a toothpick, fasten the bodies closed.

Brush the squid with plenty of olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill or broil 20 minutes, turning at least once. Serve immediately, garnished with lemon wedges.

This recipe yields 4 servings.

Source:
MOLTO MARIO with Mario Batali - (Show # MB-2C40) - from the TV FOOD NETWORK

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