Cuttlefish and Bergamot Polenta

Clean and cook cuttlefish in a wine and ink sauce, then serve over creamy polenta with bergamot and herbs.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 545.6 kcals 2182.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 62.2 grams 248.8 grams
Fat 15.6 grams 62.4 grams
Protein 29.6 grams 118.4 grams
Cook Time
60 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Fruits
1
piece
Bergamot Orange
juice, zest, and reserved flesh
1
piece
Lemon
zest only
GrainsCereals
250
g
Liquids
125
ml
NutsSeeds
10
piece
Sage
leaves, finely chopped
4
tbsp
Parsley
chopped
OilsFats
15
ml
Olive Oil
for frying
15
ml
Seafood
6
piece
Cuttlefish
fresh, cleaned with ink sac reserved
Vegetables
1
piece
White Onion
finely chopped
1
piece
Chilli
chopped
1
piece
Red Chilli
finely chopped, for garnish

Steps

  • Clean the cuttlefish, removing the bone, tentacles, ink sac, and skin.
  • Fry onions, chilli, and sage in oil, then add cuttlefish skin and wine.
  • Simmer until the liquid reduces by half, then remove and set aside the skin.
  • Slice the cuttlefish into fine strips and add to the pan with the ink sac.
  • Cook the sauce for one hour over a low heat.
  • Boil 1.25 litres of water, add olive oil and polenta, and cook until soft.
  • Stir parsley, bergamot juice, and zest into the cuttlefish sauce.
  • Serve the cuttlefish over the polenta and garnish with chilli, lemon zest, and bergamot flesh.