Stuffed Squid with Latholemono, Roasted Tomatoes and Greek Potatoes

It's been a long time coming. For years I've been wanting to make stuffed squid. I don't think I had ever eaten it before but I somehow I knew it was something I would love. Not a surprise given I absolutely adore seafood. 

This recipe in particular is delightful! I can't wait to make it again. Although, it did take a while to make as there are many components. It is the sort of dish you would leave for that Saturday where you have plenty of time and not much to do. Isn't that a rare occurrence? 

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Recipe from Junior Masterchef

Ingredients

Tomatoes

1 packet vine ripened truss cherry tomatoes (I used non-truss cherry tomatoes)


Extra virgin olive oil to garnish



Greek lemon potatoes


250g potatoes, peeled and sliced

2 tablespoons olive oil


1 tablespoon lemon juice


1 spring onion, sliced


2 cloves garlic, finely chopped


¼ cup oregano leaves


1 tablespoon Italian parsley, chopped, plus extra for garnish



Squid


1 tablespoon olive oil


4 spring onions, finely chopped 


1 red capsicum, diced


½ cup fennel bulb, diced


1 teaspoon smoked paprika


Pinch chilli flakes


½ cup Kefalograveria cheese, diced


4 medium to large squid tubes, cleaned 



Latholemono (parsley dressing)


2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil


½ teaspoon Dijon mustard


1 ½ tablespoons lemon juice


1 tablespoon Italian parsley, chopped

Method

1. Preheat oven to 160°C. Place tomatoes on an oven tray lined with baking paper and drizzle with oil. Bake for 10 minutes or until the skin splits.

2. Boil potatoes for five minutes in a saucepan of boiling, salted water. Remove and drain well.

3. In a stick blender or food processor place olive oil, lemon juice, spring onion, garlic, oregano, parsley and pepper until processed. Toss potatoes with half the dressing in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper. 

4. Heat a grill pan over high heat and place potatoes in pan the. Cook the potatoes 3-5 minutes on each side or until cooked and golden.  Place on a serving plate and sprinkle with the chopped parsley. 

5. Heat oil in a frying pan over medium to high heat. Add spring onions, capsicum and fennel to the pan. Reduce to medium heat and sauté for five to seven minutes or until most of the liquid has gone and the vegetables have softened.  Add smoked paprika and chilli flakes and season with salt and pepper. Cool slightly. Add cheese and mix well.

6. Fill each squid tube to about 2/3 capacity. Secure with a toothpick to hold together so the filling doesn't fall out. 

7. Season filled squid tubes with salt and pepper and lightly brush with oil. Heat the grill pan to medium-high heat. Char grill the stuffed for two to three minutes on both sides. 

8. For the latholemono, place all ingredients into a small bowl and whisk to combine. Season with salt and pepper and set aside. 

9. To serve, slice squid tube, place potatoes and tomatoes on the side and drizzle with the latholemono.