Pan-Seared Stuffed Calamari

By the GetYourMacros team · 10 September 2026

Tender squid stuffed with a Mediterranean herb filling and simmered in a light tomato sauce.

• Time 25 min
• Course Main course
• Diet Pescatarian
• Cuisine Italian
• Allergens gluten, shellfish

Ingredients (1 serving)

• 250 g Squid
• 30 g Breadcrumbs
• 150 g Tomato passata
• Fresh parsley to taste
• Garlic to taste
• 10 ml Extra virgin olive oil
• Capers to taste

Quantities are for one serving: multiply by the number of people. Calories and macros are computed on the app's food database, ingredient by ingredient.

Method

1. Clean the squid, separating the tentacles and finely chopping them.
2. In a bowl, mix the chopped tentacles with breadcrumbs, minced garlic, chopped parsley, and half the olive oil.
3. Stuff the squid bodies with the mixture, leaving a little space at the top, and close with a toothpick.
4. Heat the remaining oil in a pan and sear the stuffed squid for 2 minutes until golden.
5. Pour in the tomato passata and add the capers, then cover with a lid.
6. Cook over medium-low heat for about 15 minutes until the sauce has thickened and the squid is tender.
7. Serve hot with a sprinkle of fresh parsley.

Tips

• Do not overstuff the squid or they might burst during cooking as the flesh shrinks.
• Add a splash of water to the sauce if it dries out too quickly while simmering.

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