Marinated Feta & Herb Stuffed Calamari. Barbecued / Grilled Calamari Stuffed with Feta and Herbs.

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Cottage cheese is lower in fat and calories, while ricotta offers a similar texture.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: frozen herbs

Dried herbs are more shelf-stable, while frozen herbs are often less expensive.

Combine olive oil, fresh oregano, and minced garlic in a jug and whisk together.

Cut feta cheese into fingers, each 2 inches (5 centimeters) long.

Arrange feta, calamari tubes, and calamari heads in a single layer in a tray.

Spoon the marinade evenly over the calamari and feta, allowing it to marinate for 2 to 3 hours.

After marinating, put 1 feta finger into each calamari tube and secure the ends with toothpicks.

Press calamari heads onto skewers.

Heat barbecue or ribbed skillet to medium heat.

Grill calamari tubes for 6 minutes, then turn them over and grill for another 2 minutes.

Add calamari heads to the barbecue or skillet and grill for an additional 2 minutes, then turn the heads over and grill for a final 2 minutes.

Remove calamari from the grill and serve immediately with coarse salt, cracked black pepper, and lemon wedges.

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