Grilled Calamari

[cowgirl]

I've made this before, but it's been awhile. I don't run into decent calamari very often out here, in the middle of nowhere. lol

The calamari were already cleaned and ready to cook.

https://i.imgur.com/GuQXwFX.jpg

I sauteed some scallions, onion and garlic in butter, then added seasoned bread cubes, chicken stock, cayenne and seasonings...

https://i.imgur.com/MyJgW9x.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/r3RHXCl.jpg

Cooled the stuffing before filling the tubes...

https://i.imgur.com/OYg4qtR.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/XmfVgEI.jpg

Drizzled with olive oil before sprinkling with seasoning. I went with Kent Rollins original this time.

https://i.imgur.com/OIBS41j.jpg

marinated the tentacles in olive oil, coarse salt and cracked black pepper... and garlic. heck, I think that was all...

https://i.imgur.com/C0wr9B5.jpg

onto the hot grill...

https://i.imgur.com/3d43J8C.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/dCm1zfJ.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/boElefr.jpg

Since the stuffing is cooked, I shoot for about 3-4 minutes per side...

https://i.imgur.com/0WHVaeK.jpg

Built a salad...topped with a red wine vinegar, olive oil, dijon, garlic, scallion, dressing....

https://i.imgur.com/flhs26V.jpg

Sliced some of the calamari ...

https://i.imgur.com/WjNCsQd.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/GHrjxIu.jpg

I know calamari isn't for everyone, but I like it every so often. lol

Thanks for looking!

[boogiechillen]

Never seen calamari look so tasty. Great cook, as always.

[cowgirl]

Never seen calamari look so tasty. Great cook, as always.

Thanks Charles! :grin:

[Hoss]

I love it fried.THAT IS NEXT LEVEL! Thanks for for sharing.How do you like that Kent Rollins Original?His videos tickle me.

[cowgirl]

I love it fried.THAT IS NEXT LEVEL! Thanks for for sharing.How do you like that Kent Rollins Original?His videos tickle me.

Thanks Hoss! Glad to see another calamari fan. I love it fried too! :grin:
I'm liking the seasoning. It's pretty good! I have the mesquite too but haven't tried it yet. Rollins reminds me of one of my ranch neighbors. lol

[tom b]

that is right up my allay Jeanie, bravo!

[pmad]

Brilliant

[mytmouz]

Excellent work! As usual...

[ShadowDriver]

Yes, ma'am! I tell ya', those calamari get awful small by time they reach our part of the country... :roll:

Those look wonderful.

[Happy Hapgood]

Oh Lord! All I can say is Mighty Fine!

[gtr]

Love calamari and I really love that calamari specifically! Loving the cook and those pix are just fantastic, Jeanie!

[Smoke on Badger Mountain]

Wow Jeanie! That looks amazing. I'm a big fan of calamari but that it like none I have ever seen. Thanks for sharing.

[BGEChicago]

Oh gosh darnt already, just marry me! Your cooks are killing me!!! Jeanie that is just an awesome cook as usual. Your other half has to be a 400 Lbs person and quite happy. You never cease to amaze me on your simplicity but authentic and fresh simple ingredients, I tend to go over the top, I look up to to you for bringing it back to the basics again. Another meal that is simply over the top.. Go girl!!!

Thanks,
Greg

[guero_gordo]

Reminds me of dish at a Thai restaurant in SF....right up until you dropped it on a salad anyway ;-)
I'll have to try this next time the spouse is out with the girls, thanks

[sliding_billy]

Can't say I've ever had it other than battered and fried, but I'd be all over that.

[food4thot]

Love calamari and that looks spectacular.

[Stingerhook]

Awsome Jeanie.

[Garyclaw]

I'd give that a whirl for sure!

[lunchman]

Awesome looking plate Jeanie. I'd be all over that. Superb job.

And your photography is always a notch above.

-Dom

[KevinJ]

Always up for a great seafood dish and that certainly looks like it qualifies as great dish Jeanie, thank you for posting your cook. :thumb:

[Sevengoals]

Excellent!

[Big George's BBQ]

That looks amazing Love calamari

[creek bottom]

FANTASTIC!!! :clap2:

[gcs]

I like it battered and fried too, I haven't had stuffed Calamari since the last time my mother in law made it, 40 years ago...

It was a sin what that woman could do to food.....:cry:

[TxQGuy]

Yum! Grilled calamari is truly delicious when done right. And this was done amazingly.

[fwdiii]

OUTSTANDING!!! I have done the same but stuffed them with a mixture of shrimp and scallops. Never did just the bread crumb stuffing....next time for sure, they look delicious!!

[cowgirl]

Thanks for the kind comments everyone! I'm happy to see other calamari fans... I know they're not for everyone. :grin:
I love them fried, but stuffed and grilled are some of my favorites too.

Fritz, Your seafood stuffing sounds great! I'll give it a try. Thank you!

[charcoalwilly]

So I foolishly thought, its just grilled calamari. What could Cowgirl possibly do to dress it up? Boy was I wrong (again).

[BillN]

I've been thinking about you Jeanie that it's about time for you to post another cook and post you did. Looks absolutely delicious, job well done.

[cowgirl]

So I foolishly thought, its just grilled calamari. What could Cowgirl possibly do to dress it up? Boy was I wrong (again).

:laugh: Thanks so much Willy! They taste pretty good when grilled, the stuffing is kind of a nice little addition to the flavor. Hope you give em a try sometime! :grin:

[cowgirl]

I've been thinking about you Jeanie that it's about time for you to post another cook and post you did. Looks absolutely delicious, job well done.

Thank you Bill! I've been cooking....I'm just behind in posting. I still have deer camp pics and Thanksgiving stuff I didn't post. lol
Hope your week is going well!

[bluetang]

I do believe I could eat my weight that!

[cowgirl]

I do believe I could eat my weight that!

lol Thanks Blue! I still envy you living so close to fresh seafood. :grin:

[InThePitBBQ]

Jeanie those really look good I'd love to try them prepared like that!

[cowgirl]

Jeanie those really look good I'd love to try them prepared like that!

Thanks so much Bob! I really enjoy them grilled. The stuffing is an added bonus lol. Hope all is well on your end of the world. I'm sure you are keeping busy! Have a great week. :grin:

[ssv3]

I'd hit that all day every day Neighbor. Nailed it as always.

[cowgirl]

I'd hit that all day every day Neighbor. Nailed it as always.

Thank you Neighbor! I ate more of them than I had planned. lol As your nephew would say... they were "nommy". lol

[ssv3]

Thank you Neighbor! I ate more of them than I had planned. lol As your nephew would say... they were "nommy". lol

Lol! He's all growed up now and will look at me funny if say "nommy" Taller than his dad and about my height 6':laugh: How time flies Neighbor. :shock: Nommy just made me think out loud.

[Deebo]

I absolutely LOVE calamari so I say this while wiping drool off my chin, THAT LOOKS AMAZING!!! Very well done!!!:eusa_clap

[LYU370]

Would have never thought to grill calamari. Something else I need to try now. Looks delicious as always.

[cowgirl]

Lol! He's all growed up now and will look at me funny if say "nommy" Taller than his dad and about my height 6':laugh: How time flies Neighbor. :shock: Nommy just made me think out loud.

:laugh: That's awesome, Sako! Time really has flown by! lol

I absolutely LOVE calamari so I say this while wiping drool off my chin, THAT LOOKS AMAZING!!! Very well done!!!:eusa_clap

lol Very kind of you Deebo, thanks!! :grin:

Would have never thought to grill calamari. Something else I need to try now. Looks delicious as always.

Hope you give grilled a try! Whether it's stuffed or not, grilled adds a lot of flavor. I know I don't need to tell you that. :laugh: Thanks Andy!

[kevinstaggs]

My youngest daughter loves calamari. I like it too. I have no idea where you came up with that from but if I Run onto any I’m teeing this up ! Home run!

[Abelman]

Hey Jeanie!

It's been too long since we've crossed paths. However, I'm lucky enough to have run across this.

Wow, just wow, I love calamari. You really knocked this out of the park.

Hope all is well and this is going on my to do list if you don't mind :mrgreen:

[cowgirl]

My youngest daughter loves calamari. I like it too. I have no idea where you came up with that from but if I Run onto any I’m teeing this up ! Home run!

Thanks Kevin! Glad to hear you two are calamari fans! I found this at the local Kroger store. They're pretty good at getting seafood brought in a couple times a week. :grin:

Hey Jeanie!

It's been too long since we've crossed paths. However, I'm lucky enough to have run across this.

Wow, just wow, I love calamari. You really knocked this out of the park.

Hope all is well and this is going on my to do list if you don't mind :mrgreen:

Darn it Pete.. It's good to see ya! :grin:
Thank you for the kind comment!
Hope all is well with you too. I miss seeing your fantastic cooks. I think some of my favorites were your family crawdad get togethers. Hope that tradition is still going on! :grin:
Great to see you, don't be a stranger!