Stuffed squid, also known as calamari ripieni in Italian cuisine, refers to a dish made by filling cleaned squid tubes or bodies with a mixture of ingredients. The stuffing often includes a combination of seafood, such as minced or chopped squid tentacles, along with other components like breadcrumbs, herbs, spices, and sometimes vegetables. The filled squid is then typically secured with toothpicks or kitchen string and cooked by methods like grilling, baking, frying, or simmering in a flavorful sauce. Stuffed squid is a delicious and savory seafood dish enjoyed in various cuisines around the world.

The dish, ‘calamari in padella con limone e pangrattato’ translates as ‘squid sautéed with lemon and breadcrumbs’

Octopus meat is uniquely textured — smooth, but with a firm-to-chewy “bite.” The animal’s diet of high-quality shellfish gives it a mild, sweet flavor. The edible skin is purplish-black and covers milky white meat. – Seafood Source