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Culinary Explorer
Oh so yummy to try!


Ingredients:
For the Stuffing:
- 1 cup cooked rice (preferably short-grain or sushi rice)
- 1/2 cup cooked chorizo or Italian sausage, crumbled
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onions
- 1/4 cup finely chopped bell peppers (red, green, or a mix)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
For the Squid:
- 1 pound (450 grams) fresh squid, cleaned and with tentacles removed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Prepare the Stuffing:
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and bell peppers and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the garlic and cook for another minute.
- Stir in the crumbled chorizo or sausage and cook until heated through.
- Remove from heat and mix in the cooked rice, chopped parsley, and Parmesan cheese (if using). Season with salt and pepper to taste. Let the stuffing cool slightly.
- Prepare the Squid:
- Rinse the squid tubes and pat them dry with paper towels. Set aside.
- If the squid tubes are large, you can cut them into halves or thirds to make them easier to handle.
- Season the squid tubes with salt, pepper, olive oil, and lemon juice.
- Stuff the Squid:
- Gently spoon the stuffing into each squid tube, being careful not to overfill them (leave a little room for the stuffing to expand as it cooks).
- Use toothpicks or kitchen twine to seal the open ends of the squid tubes to keep the stuffing inside.
- Grill the Squid:
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Lightly oil the grill grates to prevent sticking.
- Place the stuffed squid on the grill and cook for about 2-3 minutes per side, or until the squid is opaque and cooked through, and has nice grill marks. Avoid overcooking, as squid can become tough.
- Serve:
- Remove the squid from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes.
- Carefully remove the toothpicks or twine.
- Slice the stuffed squid into rings or serve whole, garnished with additional chopped parsley and a squeeze of lemon juice if desired.