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Baked Stuffed Cuttlefish

Baked Stuffed Cuttlefish

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Baked stuffed cuttlefish is a delicious main course made with cuttlefish and potatoes, enriched with parsley, pecorino cheese, breadcrumbs, and other ingredients. The soft texture of the cuttlefish perfectly combines with the crunchiness of the breadcrumbs and the intense flavor of the cheese. An irresistible dish to serve during a special dinner.

Difficulty: Medium
Cooking: 40 min
Preparation: 20 min
Country: Italia

Ingredients

No. Servings
  • Large cuttlefish4
  • Potatoes800G
  • Parsley1Bunch
  • Pecorino cheese3Tablespoons
  • Breadcrumbs3Tablespoons
  • Egg1
  • Garlic1Clove
  • Extra virgin olive oil5Tablespoons
  • Saltto taste
  • Pepperto taste

Preparation

  1. STEP 1 OF 7

    Clean the parsley, wash it, and chop it; peel the garlic and chop it as well

  2. STEP 2 OF 7

    Carefully clean the cuttlefish, separating the pouches from the tentacles without breaking them, and wash them thoroughly by rinsing them several times under running water

  3. STEP 3 OF 7

    Crack the egg into a bowl, season it with salt and pepper, and beat it well; then add half of the breadcrumbs and pecorino, the garlic clove, some parsley, a tablespoon of oil, and mix carefully

  4. STEP 4 OF 7

    Fill the cuttlefish pouches with this mixture (the filling should not be too much because it expands during cooking and can burst the pouch that contains it) and sew the opening with kitchen thread

  5. STEP 5 OF 7

    Peel the potatoes, wash them, and slice them; place half in a baking dish with a little salted water, lay the stuffed cuttlefish on top, and distribute the chopped tentacles and remaining potatoes around them

  6. STEP 6 OF 7

    Drizzle the preparation with the remaining oil, sprinkle with mixed breadcrumbs and pecorino, chopped parsley, salt, and pepper, and place in a preheated oven at 170 degrees for about 30 minutes

  7. STEP 7 OF 7

    Serve hot

Suggestions

  • Spoon

  • Cutting Board

  • Knife

  • Pan

  • Bowl

General Information

Storage notes

Store the baked stuffed cuttlefish in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

More information

Baked stuffed cuttlefish is a traditional dish of Italian cuisine, particularly popular in large coastal cities like Naples.

Origin

Italia

Analysis

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Macronutrients (100 gr)

Energy (kcal)129.1
Carbohydrates (g)12.56
of which Sugars (g)0.59
Fat (g)5.9
of which Saturates (g)1.33
Protein (g)6.7
Fiber (g)1.04
Sale (g)0.12
  • Proteins
    6.7g·26%
  • Carbohydrates
    12.56g·48%
  • Fats
    5.9g·23%
  • Fibers
    1.04g·4%