Baked Calamari
Ingredients
- 3 squid
- 15 cherry tomatoes
- 1/3 cup green olives (50 g)
- 1/4 cup Taggiasca olives (30 g)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (30 g)
- 2 heaping tablespoons of breadcrumbs
- Oregano to taste
- Half a lemon (juice and zest)
- 5 basil leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil to taste
Instructions
- Clean and Prepare the Squid:
- Clean the squid and cut them into rings.
- Prepare the Tomatoes:
- Make a small incision in the cherry tomatoes and blanch them in boiling water for 30 seconds. Cool them down, peel them, and cut them in half.
- Mix the Ingredients:
- In a bowl, mix the cherry tomatoes with green olives, Taggiasca olives, Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, oregano, the juice and zest of half a lemon, chopped basil leaves, salt, and pepper.
- Assemble the Dish:
- Place the squid rings in a baking dish, cover them with the tomato and olive mixture, and drizzle with olive oil.
- Bake:
- Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for about 20 minutes or until the squid is crispy.