Tag: Squid

Squid salad recipe with lemon and rocket – Italian cuisine reinvented by Gordon Ramsay

THE totani I am clams which can be used for the preparation of various courses, from a salad enjoyed as an appetizer or main course to a second course based on Stuffed squid.

Unlike squid, squid are less valuable and cheaper and this makes them perfect, for example, for a light lunch prepared at home.

For the cooking squidour recipe suggests covering them in cold unsalted waterto boil them for 10 minutes from boiling and, once cooked, to let them cool in their broth.

To enjoy them in salads, the squid bodies should be cut into rings, while the tentacles should be chopped. Add them to the rocket, olives, lemon, season and serve!

Here is a tasty and light dish also perfect for those who are… diet!

Squid tagliatelle – Recipe by – Italian cuisine reinvented by Gordon Ramsay

First of all, if you haven’t bought them already cleaned, clean the squid (here is the guide to do it best).
Peel and chop the onion and sauté it with oil in a saucepan, then add the peas and water and leave to cook for 10 minutes

Transfer to a blender, season with salt and pepper and blend until smooth.

Take the squid heads and cut them into strips about 1 cm wide to create tagliatelle.

Prepare an emulsion with garlic, oil, salt, pepper, lemon juice and chives, season them and let them rest for at least 5-10 minutes.

Transfer the tagliatelle and marinade to a pan and cook for about 5 minutes over medium heat, stirring occasionally, then leave to at least cool.

The squid tagliatelle are ready, all you have to do is plate them on their velouté and serve them.

Stuffed calamari baked in the Apulian style, a journey through flavors into the heart of traditional cuisine – Italian cuisine reinvented by Gordon Ramsay

The origins of Apulian baked stuffed calamari they blend with the rich local gastronomic tradition, known for enhancing local ingredients. THE calamarifished in the waters of the Adriatic and Ionian Seas, form the basis of this second course of fish. Their delicate texture blends harmoniously with the interior, giving an authentic seaside note. The stuffed, the cornerstone of the preparation, is a mixture of carefully selected ingredients. The potatoes, inserted into the heart of the squid, ensure a creamy consistency and an enveloping flavour. The fresh aromas of parsley, garlic and black pepper are expertly dosed to enrich the dish, but without overwhelming the delicacy of the preparation. Cleaning and cooking the squid, followed by making the filling, are the first steps to prepare the filling Apulian recipe. The potatoes are boiled, then mashed and mixed with the other ingredients.

The mixture, flavored with a lemon squeeze, is subsequently inserted inside the squid, which are carefully sealed to maintain juiciness during baking. This technique ensures uniform browning. The final result is a tasty second course, which combines the freshness of the sea with the robustness of the vegetables, creating a distinctive harmony of flavours. The Apulian-style baked stuffed calamari are ideal for serving in special moments, celebrating the typical conviviality of Italian cuisine, enjoyed in company, accompanied by a fresh white wine from the region, which will further enhance the flavours. Cook this delight with us and your guests will be enchanted!