Octopus on the egg

BPFBGE

Does anyone ever do octopus? I am going to cook some tonight, just wondering how others do it.

gdenby

Let us know how it comes out. I bought a frozen one a few years ago, but wimped out, and didn't try it. I have had it caught fresh and braised lightly. Was good, only a hint of brine flavor, w. only the smallest bit of rubberiness.

JohnInCarolina

I think @Hapster has done this.

northGAcock

Not sure why you would waste good lump on that one (JKOC). Sorry.....but here is a consolation prize.

https://youtu.be/V-BdGchS0yk

caliking

Tried it some time ago. Its a quick cook.
http://eggheadforum.com/discussion/1177636/baby-octopus

HellrodKC

Do you have a single large octopus or some baby octopus?

BPFBGE

I have octopus arms from red octopus.

Killit_and_Grillit

Yeah get after it. I was hoping to find some today to put on a kimchi pizza, but alas my landlocked state’s fish market was not stocked on squishy sea critters this week so I have to use pork belly. 

Boil it, tenderize it with a mallet, then roll it in some spices and toss it on. I like it spicy, but I like most everything that way. 

BPFBGE

I will post some pics after cooking tonight.

Paul B.

salt and pepper :>)
little oil to keep fr sticking high heat...

Sea2Ski

How did It turn out?

SGH

BPFBGE said:

Does anyone ever do octopus? I am going to cook some tonight, just wondering how others do it.

I always deep fry it. Curious to hear how yours turns out.  

CarolinaCrazy

I've done it twice by precooking via Sous Vide w. oil and garlic and then a quick char on the grill direct. 

Hans61

I’m with @SGH fry it 

Paul B.

I live in South Florida and I typically see it grilled but fried should be awesome.  If you don't mind do you do anything to the octopus before frying?

lkapigian

Killit_and_Grillit said:

Yeah get after it. I was hoping to find some today to put on a kimchi pizza, but alas my landlocked state’s fish market was not stocked on squishy sea critters this week so I have to use pork belly. 

Boil it, tenderize it with a mallet, then roll it in some spices and toss it on. I like it spicy, but I like most everything that way. 

^^this ^^^ boil it first get it tender, finish on the Egg...this is a food that does Sous Vede well

SGH

Paul B. said:

If you don't mind do you do anything to the octopus before frying?

I soak mine in whole milk for 2-4 hours before deep frying. Not saying that it’s a must, but it works well for me. On that same note, I soak (marinate) all meat in either whole milk or buttermilk before frying it.  

bgebrent

I attempted SV octopus finished on the egg, post is below.  Didn't turn out well.  I'd love to get it right.  How was yours?

http://eggheadforum.com/discussion/1195384/sv-charred-octopus-with-bagna-cauda-and-bacon-bbq-shrimp#latest

jlsm

I cook mine in a pressure cooker and finish with a quick sear on the egg. 

BPFBGE

So the flavor was great, but it was still a little bit chewy.   I will definitely try it again.

Captainjimpark

Looks tasty!!  Where are you guys buying them? The only place I see them is at Chinese buffets. I’d love to try egging them

gdenby

Congrats on your trial.

Yes, looks fine. I've read that if not frozen, they really need to be bashed around when caught. Freezing breaks down the tissue, so in some cases, frozen may give better results than fresh that was not beaten enough.

Any flavorings added?

BPFBGE

So I live in Atlanta and purchased these at the international farmers market (Buford Hwy if you live in ATL). I added garlic butter and salt and pepper for flavor. I did not tenderize them this time, but I will next time.

Big_Green_Craig

Temper it by dropping it in and out of your braising liquid before completely submerging. Once it's tender, sear it off.