You’re diving into one of Greece’s most elegant seafood dishes: Greek Stuffed Calamari (Kalamaria Gemista) 🇬🇷🦑. This recipe is a celebration of tender squid tubes filled with herby rice, simmered in a light tomato sauce that’s bursting with Mediterranean flavor.
🍽️ What It Is
Stuffed calamari is a beloved dish across the Greek islands, especially during Lent or festive gatherings. The squid is filled with a savory mix of rice, herbs, and sometimes chopped tentacles, then baked until tender in a tomato-based sauce.
🧂 Ingredients
2 lbs whole calamari tubes (cleaned)
1 onion, finely chopped
1 carrot, grated
1 medium tomato, grated
½ cup fresh dill
½ cup fresh parsley
½ tbsp dry oregano
1 cup medium-grain rice
½ cup white wine
1 cup passata (tomato purée)
1 tbsp lemon zest
Salt & pepper to taste
¾ cup olive oil
½ cup water
