NEAPOLITAN STYLE CALAMARI, a typical seafood main course, very simple and delicious, calamar m’buttunat to make in the pan, light and good both for lunch and dinner.
The Neapolitan style calamari is a typical seafood main course of Neapolitan cuisine to prepare in a short time, excellent both for lunch and dinner, light and tasty.
The recipe for Neapolitan style calamari is perfect if you are looking for a meat-free main course. The filling is prepared with squid tentacles, olives, capers, pine nuts, and bread, and then stuffed, closed, and cooked in a pan or oven.
Join me in the kitchen today for Neapolitan style calamari.
- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Very Cheap
- Preparation time: 40 Minutes
- Portions: 4 Pieces
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All Seasons
Ingredients
- 4 squid
- 7 oz black olives
- 0.7 oz salted capers
- chopped parsley
- bread
- 0.7 oz pine nuts
Steps
Clean the squid or have them cleaned at the fishmonger and cut the tentacles and wings into small pieces.
Soak 3 slices of bread, pit the olives and chop them into smaller pieces, chop some parsley and set aside.
Pour the oil into a pan, add the olives, capers and let them brown a bit, then also add the chopped squid and pine nuts.
Deglaze with a bit of wine, I didn’t use it, then add the bread and stir, if necessary add some water or oil and cook for a few minutes.
Once ready, stuff the squid and close with a toothpick.
Cut cherry tomatoes into wedges and place them in the pan with oil, if you prefer, add a clove of garlic.
Place the squid, add a handful of capers, I also added the pine nuts and cook with the lid closed, turning them for 30-40 minutes.
Bon appétit
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NEAPOLITAN STYLE CALAMARI
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FAQ (Questions and Answers) NEAPOLITAN STYLE CALAMARI
How do you cook Neapolitan style calamari?
Neapolitan style calamari is prepared in a pan with cherry tomatoes, garlic, parsley, and extra virgin olive oil. A quick cooking that makes them tender and tasty.
Can frozen squid be used?
Yes, it is important to dry them before cooking to prevent them from releasing too much water.
What is the difference between squid and cuttlefish?
Squid have more tender meat and a delicate flavor, perfect for this type of recipe. Cuttlefish are cheaper but require slightly longer cooking.
Can I add black olives or capers?
Sure! Gaeta black olives and salted capers are perfect to enrich the dish in full Mediterranean style.
What can you serve with Neapolitan style calamari?
You can serve them with rustic bread to soak up the sauce or with a light side dish like salad or boiled potatoes.
