Balkan Stuffed Squid with Rice Herbs and Tomato Sauce πŸ¦‘βœ¨

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Fish and Seafood Balkan Jun 15, 2026 52
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Description

Balkan Stuffed Squid with Rice Herbs and Tomato Sauce is a rustic Adriatic-style seafood dish made with tender squid tubes filled with rice, onion, garlic, parsley, lemon, and paprika, then simmered in a rich tomato olive oil sauce. It is warm, coastal, deeply savory, and perfect with crusty bread for soaking up the glossy sauce.
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Tender squid, herbed rice, garlic, lemon, parsley, paprika, and tomato sauce turn into a rustic Balkan seafood dish made for dipping bread. πŸ¦‘

Ingredients

Servings: 4 Γ—1
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Preparation

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Total Time

⏱ Prep: 22 min
πŸ”₯ Cook/Bake: 48 min
πŸ›‹ Rest: 5 min
⏰ Total: 75 min

Nutritional Value

πŸ”₯ Calories: 390 kcal per serving
πŸ’ͺ Protein: 34 g
🍞 Carbohydrates: 31 g
🧈 Fat: 14 g
🌿 Fiber: 4 g
πŸ”₯ 390 kcal πŸ’ͺ 34 g protein 🍞 31 g carbs 🧈 14 g fat 🌾 4 g fiber
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Advice

Fill the squid tubes only two-thirds full, because the rice expands during cooking and can split the squid if the tubes are packed too tightly.
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Why it works πŸ’‘
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Rice absorbs the seafood juices, tentacles deepen the filling, lemon keeps the dish bright, and slow tomato simmering makes the squid tender while creating a rich sauce for bread.
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For a bolder coastal version, add 80 g finely chopped roasted red pepper (Β½ cup / 2.8 oz) to the tomato sauce during the last 10 min of simmering.

Status

Tender squid, herbed rice, garlic, lemon, parsley, paprika, and tomato olive oil sauce make this Balkan seafood dish rustic, saucy, and perfect for dipping bread. πŸ¦‘βœ¨
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