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Grilled Calamari Stuffed With Olives, Almond and Pepper Recipe

Grilled Calamari Stuffed With Olives, Almond and Pepper Recipe

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Grilled Calamari Stuffed With Olives, Almond and Pepper

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Ingredients:

Serving

8 -10 medium- small calamari , bone discarded, heads separated (1-1/2 to 2 lb)
marinade
3 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 pinch hot red pepper flakes , to taste
prepared stuffing
3 tbsp dried whole wheat bread crumbs
1/4 cup raw almonds
1/2 cup firm green olives, pitted
1 grated lemon , zest of, preferably organic
2 -3 fresh thyme sprigs, chopped
1 pinch hot red pepper flakes , to taste
sea salt

Directions:

Wash the calamari inside and out and pat dry with paper towels. With scissors or a very sharp knife, cut a 1/4-inch slit on one side, near the pointed end of each calamari tube.
In a bowl, mix the olive oil, lemon juice, and pepper to make the marinade. Toss the calamari (body and heads) in the marinade, rubbing with your fingers and making sure they are moist inside and out. Set aside for about 20 minutes.
In a food processor or blender, pulse together the bread crumbs, almonds, olives, zest, thyme, and pepper.
Add salt sparingly since the olives are usually quite salty.
Light a charcoal grill, or heat a stove-top griddle.
Stuff each calamari tube with about 2 tea-spoons stuffing and secure the top with a toothpick.
Place the stuffed calamari, cut side up, together with the heads on a well-oiled rack, close to the burning coals, or on a very hot oiled griddle. As the calamari tubes puff up, press carefully with tongs to extract the air. Grill until firm and marked, turning once or carefully rolling, to cook and mark on all sides, brushing every now and then with the marinade, about 8 minutes total.
8. Slice and serve.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	241.85 Kcal (1013 kJ)
Calories from fat	109.45 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	12.16g	19%
Cholesterol	246.02mg	82%
Sodium	610.95mg	25%
Potassium	318.25mg	7%
Total Carbs	14.23g	5%
Sugars	1.84g	7%
Dietary Fiber	2.32g	9%
Protein	18.25g	36%
Vitamin C	54.2mg	90%
Vitamin A	1.1mg	38%
Iron	0.3mg	1%
Calcium	610.1mg	61%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	160.75 Kcal (673 kJ)
Calories from fat	72.74 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.08g	19%
Cholesterol	163.52mg	82%
Sodium	406.07mg	25%
Potassium	211.53mg	7%
Total Carbs	9.46g	5%
Sugars	1.22g	7%
Dietary Fiber	1.54g	9%
Protein	12.13g	36%
Vitamin C	36mg	90%
Vitamin A	0.8mg	38%
Iron	0.2mg	1%
Calcium	405.5mg	61%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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