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This is a Fisherman’s Request item.*Purple-hued, sweet, chewy but first and foremost tender, a baby octopus like this can only come from one place: Spain. Wild caught in the fertile Atlantic waters off the Iberian Peninsula, a baby octopus from Citarella is cleaned, prepared, and ready for the heat. Poach first. Then, grill until just charred and golden crisp. Serve on a bed of greens. This is a special order item, based on market availability. *This item is based on what’s in the catch of the day. If unavailable, we can help. Please see your options at checkout.
Marinate Wild Baby Octopus in one of our olive oils, with lemon, garlic and sea salt, and grill until there?s a charred, crispy texture. Add to your favorite salad.
Portion Size
Our Wild Baby Octopus comes 8-10 pieces in a pound. We recommend 8 ounces raw weight per person when serving various seafood items. The size of this order is 1 lb (approx. 8-10 pieces in a lb), which serves approx. 2 people.
"Octopus with a glass of excellent Assyrtiko from Santorini is the go-to here."
Wine & Spirits Director
Michael
A LIFETIME IN SEAFOOD.
COVER TO COVER.
With a passion for seafood more than 40 years in the making, no one is more qualified to teach you how to cook fish than Citarella’s Owner and Original Fishmonger, Joe Gurrera. Joe Knows Fish is collection of his very best, tried-and true recipes that focuses on simple preparations and the absolute freshest ingredients.
Did you know that Citarella owner, Joe Gurrera also owns Lockwood & Winant, a wholesale seafood company at the Fulton Fish Market? Joe has relationships with trusted fishermen worldwide, ensuring we offer the widest variety, highest quality, freshest seafood. Many of our fishmongers have worked with Joe for decades and have been trained to wield a knife like an artisan. They hand-cut, hand-shuck, and hand-prepare our seafood for your order.
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Serving New York City, the Hamptons and Greenwich, CT.
Wild Caught
Spain
Special Order
