Squid stuffed with vegetables and crab sticks

4 servings

30 minutes

Squid stuffed with vegetables and crab sticks is an elegant and delicate dish of European cuisine that combines the freshness of seafood with a creamy filling texture. The history of stuffed squid originates from Mediterranean tradition, where seafood delicacies were often filled with aromatic mixtures. Here, crab sticks and a vegetable mix with rice are used, giving the filling lightness and richness of flavor. Tender squids, lightly poached in boiling water, are filled with juicy stuffing and stewed in a creamy sauce that adds depth and softness to the taste. This dish pairs perfectly with white wine and fresh herbs, making it ideal for both festive dinners and cozy home lunches. The aromatic creamy sauce and soft squids make it a true gastronomic find.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 642.2
• Proteins: 104.1g
• Fats: 13.6g
• Carbohydrates: 23.5g

Ingredients

• Squid: 4 pc
• Frozen vegetable mix: 200 g
• Crab sticks: 200 g
• Onion: 1 head
• Sour cream 10%: 200 g
• Wheat flour: 2 tbsp
• Butter: 20 g
• Green: to taste
• Ground black pepper: to taste
• Salt: to taste

Cooking steps

1. You need to take a vegetable mix with rice, Hawaiian will do, it doesn't need to be cooked long, just heat it up and add a little water if necessary.

   Required ingredients:

   • Frozen vegetable mix: 200 g
   • Onion: 1 head

2. Cut the crab sticks, add to the vegetable mix, and dress with 2 tablespoons of sour cream, season with salt and pepper to taste, and add finely chopped greens. The filling is ready.

   Required ingredients:

   • Crab sticks: 200 g
   • Sour cream 10%: 200 g
   • Green:  to taste
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste
   • Salt:  to taste

3. Clean the squid and place it in boiling water for 1 minute. The bodies should shrink slightly in size. You can start stuffing. For this, secure one side of the squid with a toothpick, stuff it tightly, and secure the other end with a toothpick.

   Required ingredients:

   • Squid: 4 pieces

4. Melt butter in a pan, sauté the onion until soft, add flour and mix well. Dilute sour cream with water and pour it over the onion. Reduce heat and simmer the sauce for 5-7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

   Required ingredients:

   • Onion: 1 head
   • Butter: 20 g
   • Wheat flour: 2 tablespoons
   • Sour cream 10%: 200 g
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste
   • Salt:  to taste

5. Add the squid to the sauce and simmer for 5-7 minutes. Don't cook longer — the squid will become rubbery.

   Required ingredients:

   • Squid: 4 pieces

6. Place the squid on plates and drizzle with sauce.

   Required ingredients:

   • Squid: 4 pieces