Baby Octopus in Tomato Sauce

Baby octopus on the menu tonight!

Baby octopus

I started by marinating my mollusks in a bath of avocado oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, tarragon, fresh garlic, sea salt and black pepper for 24 hours in a plastic bag.

As a side note, my first choice is to grill these beauties outdoors but the beautiful California sunshine has been playing a wicked game of cat and mouse.

Marinated Baby Octopus
Marinated Baby Octopus

Once the time was up, I drained them on paper towels to remove excess moisture. This trick helps keep them from steaming versus sautéing during the high-heat cooking process.

Marinated Baby Octopus

After sautéing my baby octopus for about 4 minutes, I added diced Vidalia onion and a jar of my favorite pre-made marinara sauce. Honestly, I buy the White Linen brand from Costco and it has yet to fail me.

Sauteed Octopus

I allow the flavors to marry for about 2 minutes on the stove top, and then stick the entire cast iron skillet in the oven for 60 minutes.

Octopus in Marinara Octopus in Marinara
Sauteed Octopus

The results were outstanding!

Baby Octopus in Tomato Sauce!
Baby Octopus in Tomato Sauce!
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I’m Stephanie Harris-Uyidi, affectionately known as The Posh Pescatarian—a sustainable seafood chef, television personality, and lifelong advocate for the pescatarian lifestyle. Through my brand, I share recipes, education, and inspiration to help people live and eat well—one delicious seafood-forward meal at a time.

As the creator and host of Appetite for Adventure!, I travel the world exploring coastal communities, discovering local ingredients, and turning those stories into approachable, globally inspired dishes. My work celebrates sustainability, cultural diversity, and the beautiful connections that food creates.

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