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Originally Posted by Swish
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What's the best way to cook an octopus? Serious question - saw some at the fish counter today and wanted to give it a go.
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Not worth it imo man, octopus has little flavor and a consistently rubbery texture. The most popular dish would likely be Calamari, which is squid tentacles breaded and fried/deep fried then served with some sort of red sauce (marinara). It is also quite popular in pasta dishes. Though again, I wouldn't waste my time. It's not the type of thing to leave a lasting impression imo.
If you're looking for a good seafood dish, go for a nice fresh tuna filet imo. To anyone that loves Tuna, if you cook it medium rare, it's like eating one of the most tender cuts of regular steak you'll ever have.
You can use a basting brush to hit both sides with honey mustard, sprinke it with poppy seed and pan sear it on a hot grill-style pan (or regular BBQ grill, but it's easier to break the filet apart on those), then if you like a little kick use a wasabi sauce. Either use VERY little at a time, or mix the wasabi with a sour cream base to cut it.