These calamari stuffed with mushrooms are elegant, buttery and surprisingly quick: golden mushrooms tucked into tender calamari tubes, seared in butter and finished with fresh parsley. If you love seafood dinners, try Udon Noodles with Shrimp and Calamari or Pasta in Tom Yum Cream Sauce with Shrimp next.
Ingredients
- 5-6 calamari tubes
- 400 g (14 oz) fresh mushrooms
- 200 ml (3/4 cup) heavy cream (33%)
- 50 g (3.5 tbsp) butter
- 30 g fresh parsley
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Clean the calamari. Saute the mushrooms until golden and use as stuffing.
- Stuff the calamari tubes.
- Sear the stuffed calamari in butter on both sides until browned, 2-3 minutes per side.
- Transfer to a paper towel and rest 2-3 minutes before serving.
Tips
- Do not overcook the calamari — a quick sear keeps it tender, not rubbery.
- Season the mushroom stuffing well and let it cool slightly so it is easy to spoon in.
- For more seafood cooking guidance, visit Serious Eats.
Nutrition per 100 g: 72 kcal, protein 7 g, fat 1 g, carbs 7 g.