"Steamed common octopus" CPFC per 100 g. Calories, proteins, fats, carbohydrates

Steamed common octopus — this is a dish that can be prepared in various ways. Steamed octopus is a low-calorie dish that preserves all the beneficial properties and the natural taste of the product.

Benefits of octopus are due to its rich chemical composition. It contains B vitamins, vitamins C, E, and PP, as well as macro- and microelements such as potassium, calcium, magnesium, sodium, phosphorus, iron, iodine, cobalt, manganese, copper, molybdenum, nickel, selenium, fluoride, chromium, zinc. Octopus is rich in unsaturated fatty acids, such as omega-3 and omega-6.

Octopus contains a large amount of protein that is easily absorbed by the body. It also contains little cholesterol and a lot of selenium, which helps remove from the body some heavy metals, such as mercury and cadmium.

Octopus is contraindicated for individuals with seafood allergies. It should also be noted that octopus can contain mercury, especially if caught in polluted waters.

When cooking octopus by steaming, it is important not to overcook it, so that the meat does not become tough. The cooking time depends on the size of the octopus and can range from 30 minutes to 2.5 hours.

Here are some tips to help you prepare octopus by steaming:

1. Before cooking the octopus, it should be thoroughly cleaned of sand and dirt. To do this, it can be soaked in cold water for 5–10 minutes.

2. To make the octopus softer, it can be pre-boiled in boiling water for 5–10 minutes.

3. When steaming octopus, you can use various spices and seasonings to give it flavor.

4. Steamed octopus can be served with various sauces, for example olive oil and lemon juice, or with pesto sauce.

5. Steamed octopus can be served as a standalone dish or with a side dish, for example rice or vegetables.

Here is one of the recipes for steaming octopus:

Steamed octopus with lemon and olive oil

Ingredients:

• Octopus — 1 kg
• Lemon — 1 pc
• Olive oil — 2 tbsp
• Salt — to taste
• Ground black pepper — to taste

Preparation:

1. Thoroughly clean the octopus from sand and dirt by soaking it in cold water for 5–10 minutes.
2. Boil water in a steamer or in a pot with a rack.
3. Place the octopus in the steamer or in the pot with a rack and steam for 30–40 minutes, depending on the size of the octopus.
4. Squeeze the lemon juice.
5. Mix lemon juice with olive oil, salt and pepper.
6. Remove the octopus from the steamer or pot and pour the lemon-olive oil mixture over it.
7. Serve the octopus hot, with lemon wedges and slices of bread.