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June: Active hunting for fish, reproduction continues, octopus guards egg nests.
In Indo-Pacific waters big blue octopus is popular in local cuisine Commonly used in stewed and fried dishes
Found in warm coastal waters of the Indo-Pacific Inhabits coral and rocky reefs Primarily nocturnal lifestyle
Caught using spears, traps, and by hand in coastal areas Best fishing times are night and dusk
Active in warm coastal waters with temperatures 24–30°C Found in rocky and coral reef habitats
Average weight: 2 kg
Meat is tender but needs proper preparation for softness Soaking in lemon juice or milk recommended to remove odor
Mantle: Boiling, stewing, frying
Tentacles: Frying, boiling
Head: For broths and soups
Tentacles: Frying, boiling
Head: For broths and soups
Stewed big blue octopus with tomatoes and spices (Stewing)
Tender and aromatic meat
Tender and aromatic meat
1. Boil octopus for 15 minutes.
2. Stew with tomatoes, onions, and spices for 40 minutes.
3. Serve with boiled rice.
2. Stew with tomatoes, onions, and spices for 40 minutes.
3. Serve with boiled rice.
Fried big blue octopus with garlic and chili pepper (Frying)
Spicy and rich dish
Spicy and rich dish
1. Boil tentacles for 10 minutes.
2. Fry with garlic and chili pepper for 5 minutes.
3. Serve with lime and fresh herbs.
2. Fry with garlic and chili pepper for 5 minutes.
3. Serve with lime and fresh herbs.
Grilled big blue octopus with lime and spices (Grilling)
Aromatic and light flavor
Aromatic and light flavor
1. Marinate octopus in lime juice and spices for 1 hour.
2. Grill 7 minutes per side.
3. Serve with vegetable salad.
2. Grill 7 minutes per side.
3. Serve with vegetable salad.
Salad with boiled big blue octopus and greens (Boiling)
Healthy and light dish
Healthy and light dish
1. Boil octopus for 15 minutes and chop.
2. Mix with parsley, celery, and lemon.
3. Dress with olive oil.
2. Mix with parsley, celery, and lemon.
3. Dress with olive oil.