This delicious Italian delicacy is perfect for toddlers! Calamari Ripieni is easy to make and great for picky eaters. This kid-friendly seafood dish is packed with flavour and provides essential nutrients for growing bodies. Enjoy this soft-textured meal as an Italian-inspired addition to your Toddler Recipes Australia repertoire. With full instructions and lots of tasty ingredients to choose from, Calamari Ripieni is a crowd-pleaser your toddler will love.

General Information

• Servings: 4
• Keywords: calamari, Italian, entree, seafood
• Calories: 194
• Protein: 24.2 gram
• Carbs: 8.3 gram
• Fats: 7.6 gram
• Preparation Time: 15 minutes
• Cooking Time: 25 minutes

Ingredients

• 500g of calamari (with tentacles and the body split in half in a ring)
• 250g of fish or seafood
• 1/2 cup of bread crumbs
• 1/4 cup of parsley leaves (chopped finely)
• 1 clove of garlic (minced)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons of white wine
• Juice of half a lemon

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 180°C.
2. In a mixing bowl combine the fish or seafood, bread crumbs, parsley, garlic, olive oil, pepper and a pinch of salt (optional).
3. Mix everything together until it forms a paste like consistency.
4. Take each half of the calamari and spoon the seafood mixture into it (aim for a 1/2 inch thick layer).
5. Place the calamari ripieni on an oven-safe dish and drizzle with the lemon juice and white wine.
6. Bake in the oven for 25 minutes or until the calamari is cooked through and flaky.

Recommended Sides

• A light salad with a vinaigrette dressing
• A side of roasted vegetables
• Rice or mashed potatoes