Sticky Asian Baby Octopus Recipe

baby octopus

🥗Healthier: squid

💰Cheaper: cuttlefish

Squid or cuttlefish are more accessible and cost-effective alternatives.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium soy sauce reduces sodium intake while tamari is gluten-free.

mirin

🥗Healthier: rice wine vinegar

💰Cheaper: apple cider vinegar

Rice wine vinegar offers a similar tang, while apple cider vinegar is more budget-friendly.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil provides a healthier fat option, while canola oil is more affordable.

Clean the baby octopuses under cold water, removing any innards and beaks.

In a bowl, combine soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and water to create the marinade.

Add the cleaned octopuses to the marinade, ensuring they are well-coated. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.

Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat until hot.

Remove octopuses from the marinade, reserving the marinade for later.

Grill the octopuses for 2-3 minutes on each side until charred and cooked through.

In a small saucepan, bring the reserved marinade to a boil over medium heat, then reduce to a simmer for 5 minutes.

Drizzle the thickened marinade over the grilled octopuses.

Garnish with sliced lemon, chopped garlic shoots, parsley, and green onions.

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