Octopus
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1LbApproximately 3-4 Tentacles per pack$41.99Each
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Octopus has a mild sweet flavor, a slightly purplish hue, and a firm meaty texture that is similar to lobster. Although it looks intimidating, octopus is not fishy, rubbery, or slimy when prepared correctly. It is very mild, tender, and easily picks up the flavor of what it’s being cooked in, which makes it well suited for marinades. Our fully cooked octopus tentacles are perfect to serve chilled in salads or to grill for a few minutes and serve as an appetizer. Our octopus is wild-caught in the waters of Spain and delivered fully cooked. The best octopus comes from Spain and Portugal. Octopuses are cephalopods, closely related to squid and cuttlefish. Our fully cooked octopus tentacles are tenderized and ready to eat. If you like calamari you will love octopus.$41.99Each
SQUID VS. OCTOPUS
Although they are both from the mollusk family and considered cephalopods, squid and octopus have a few key differences. In respect to taste, octopus is milder than squid. When it comes to texture, squid is smoother, but octopus is more tender. The two are very diverse when it comes to appearance and shape. While an octopus has a round head and eight arms, a squid has ten tentacles, a long body with a vestigial "pen" encompassed in it shell, and a triangular head.
HOW TO COOK FROZEN OCTOPUS
Whether you choose to bake, grill, pan fry, pan sear, or boil your octopus meat, you are guaranteed an appetizing meal reminiscent of an ocean-side gourmet restaurant. Prior to cooking, we suggest thawing your octopus in the fridge overnight then cutting the tentacles. Check out our collection of delicious octopus recipes to get inspired.
