A 1kg pack of whole baby octopus — the cooked dish is genuinely striking, with purple-tinged arms curling into eye-catching swirls that look more like sculpture than supper. Soft and chewy with a pronounced meaty seafood flavour. Cook at relatively low temperatures — high heat toughens octopus — and they reward slow braises and gentle simmers.
Pack details
- Net weight: 1kg
- Form: whole baby octopus, frozen
- Storage: keep at −18°C; defrost in the fridge before cooking
How to cook
- Braised: simmer gently in olive oil, white wine, garlic and tomato for 45–60 minutes — the Mediterranean classic.
- Grilled (after pre-cooking): braise first, then char on a smoking grill for 60 seconds per side.
- Octopus salad: braise, slice, dress with olive oil, lemon, parsley and red onion.
- Stew: Greek-style with red wine, tomato and oregano.
Pair with a chilled Vermentino or a Greek Assyrtiko.
Sourcing and delivery
Whole baby octopus, frozen for cold-chain consistency. Dispatched frozen from our UK warehouse in insulated packaging.
