{"product_id":"whole-raw-octopus-4-to-6-lb-frozen-spanish-octopus","title":"Whole Raw Octopus 4 to 6 lb | Frozen Spanish Octopus for Grilling","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"background: #fcf8ed; color: #2f261d; font-family: inherit; line-height: 1.6; width: 100%; max-width: 100%; margin: 0 auto; padding: 18px; border: 1px solid #eadfcf; border-radius: 14px; box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"max-width: 1180px; margin: 0 auto;\"\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"background: #fffaf1; border: 1px solid #e3d2ba; border-radius: 16px; padding: 20px; margin-bottom: 16px; box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: inline-block; background: #8b1e1e; color: #ffffff; font-weight: 800; font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: .03em; text-transform: uppercase; padding: 7px 12px; border-radius: 999px; margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003eFree expedited Shipping \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #1f1a14; font-size: 30px; line-height: 1.2; margin: 0 0 12px; font-weight: 900;\"\u003eWhole Raw Octopus, 4 to 6 lb Average\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 12px; font-size: 16px;\"\u003eThis is a \u003cstrong\u003ewhole raw frozen octopus\u003c\/strong\u003e with an average weight of \u003cstrong\u003e4 to 6 pounds\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is sold raw, packed frozen, and must be fully cooked before serving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 12px; font-size: 16px;\"\u003eWhole octopus is ideal for grilled octopus, Italian seafood salad, octopus with potatoes, seafood pasta, antipasto platters, and Feast of the Seven Fishes cooking. This product is packed in Spain from Atlantic-caught octopus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; margin: 14px 0 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"background: #f3e4cf; border: 1px solid #d9c2a6; color: #2f261d; border-radius: 999px; padding: 8px 12px; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 800;\"\u003eWhole Octopus\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"background: #f3e4cf; border: 1px solid #d9c2a6; color: #2f261d; border-radius: 999px; padding: 8px 12px; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 800;\"\u003eRaw \u0026amp; Frozen\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"background: #f3e4cf; border: 1px solid #d9c2a6; color: #2f261d; border-radius: 999px; padding: 8px 12px; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 800;\"\u003e4 to 6 lb Average\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"background: #f3e4cf; border: 1px solid #d9c2a6; color: #2f261d; border-radius: 999px; padding: 8px 12px; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 800;\"\u003ePacked in Spain\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"background: #f3e4cf; border: 1px solid #d9c2a6; color: #2f261d; border-radius: 999px; padding: 8px 12px; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 800;\"\u003eMust Be Cooked\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #ffffff; border-left: 5px solid #8b1e1e; border-radius: 10px; padding: 14px 16px; margin: 16px 0 0; color: #2f261d; font-weight: 750;\"\u003eImportant: This is not a ready-to-eat product. This is raw frozen octopus and must be cooked thoroughly before eating.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 16px 0 0; font-size: 16px;\"\u003eFor full preparation instructions, use our \u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/spanish-octopus-whole-wild-caught-4-6-lbs-cooking-guide\" style=\"color: #8b1e1e; font-weight: 900; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eSpanish octopus cooking guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr)); gap: 16px; margin: 16px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"background: #fffaf1; border: 1px solid #e3d2ba; border-radius: 16px; padding: 20px; box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #1f1a14; font-size: 22px; line-height: 1.25; margin: 0 0 10px; font-weight: 850;\"\u003eWhat You Are Buying\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 10px 0 0; padding-left: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 8px 0; font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct:\u003c\/strong\u003e whole raw frozen tray octopus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 8px 0; font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAverage size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 to 6 pounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 8px 0; font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecies listed on label:\u003c\/strong\u003e Octopus vulgaris\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 8px 0; font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e packed in Spain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 8px 0; font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSource:\u003c\/strong\u003e Atlantic-caught octopus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 8px 0; font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e keep frozen until ready to thaw and cook\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"background: #fffaf1; border: 1px solid #e3d2ba; border-radius: 16px; padding: 20px; box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #1f1a14; font-size: 22px; line-height: 1.25; margin: 0 0 10px; font-weight: 850;\"\u003eBest Uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 10px 0 0; padding-left: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 8px 0; font-size: 16px;\"\u003eGrilled octopus with lemon, olive oil, and parsley\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 8px 0; font-size: 16px;\"\u003eItalian seafood salad\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 8px 0; font-size: 16px;\"\u003eOctopus with roasted potatoes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 8px 0; font-size: 16px;\"\u003eSeafood pasta\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 8px 0; font-size: 16px;\"\u003eAntipasto and Mediterranean seafood platters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 8px 0; font-size: 16px;\"\u003eChristmas Eve and Feast of the Seven Fishes meals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"background: #fffaf1; border: 1px solid #e3d2ba; border-radius: 16px; padding: 20px; margin-bottom: 16px; box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #1f1a14; font-size: 22px; line-height: 1.25; margin: 0 0 10px; font-weight: 850;\"\u003eWhy Frozen Whole Octopus Works So Well\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 12px; font-size: 16px;\"\u003eFrozen octopus is not a drawback. Freezing helps naturally tenderize the meat, which is one reason whole octopus is commonly sold frozen and then cooked slowly before grilling or slicing for salad.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 12px; font-size: 16px;\"\u003eThe goal is tender meat with skin and suction cups intact. The slow cook makes it tender, and the final hot sear gives the outside the char and flavor people expect from great grilled octopus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"background: #fffaf1; border: 1px solid #e3d2ba; border-radius: 16px; padding: 20px; margin-bottom: 16px; box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #1f1a14; font-size: 22px; line-height: 1.25; margin: 0 0 10px; font-weight: 850;\"\u003eCooking Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 12px; font-size: 16px;\"\u003eThis product needs a two-step cooking method: \u003cstrong\u003eslow gentle cooking first\u003c\/strong\u003e, then a \u003cstrong\u003ehot sear or grill finish\u003c\/strong\u003e. Do not treat the grill as the full cooking step. The octopus should already be tender before it goes on the grill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #ffffff; border: 1px solid #eadfcf; border-radius: 12px; padding: 14px 16px; margin: 14px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 8px; font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBasic flow:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 16px;\"\u003eThaw in the refrigerator, rinse and check the octopus, simmer gently until knife-tender, cool and dry well, then sear over high heat with olive oil, lemon, parsley, and sea salt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 12px; font-size: 16px;\"\u003eWe keep the full cleaning and cooking method on a separate page so this product page stays easy to read.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/spanish-octopus-whole-wild-caught-4-6-lbs-cooking-guide\" style=\"display: inline-block; background: #8b1e1e; color: #ffffff; font-weight: 900; text-decoration: none; padding: 10px 14px; border-radius: 10px;\"\u003eRead the Full Spanish Octopus Cooking Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr)); gap: 16px; margin: 16px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"background: #fffaf1; border: 1px solid #e3d2ba; border-radius: 16px; padding: 20px; box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #1f1a14; font-size: 22px; line-height: 1.25; margin: 0 0 10px; font-weight: 850;\"\u003eWhat to Expect After Cooking\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 10px 0 0; padding-left: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 8px 0; font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShrinkage is normal:\u003c\/strong\u003e whole octopus cooks down as moisture releases and the meat tightens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 8px 0; font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTexture should be tender:\u003c\/strong\u003e if it feels rubbery, it usually needs more gentle cooking before the final sear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 8px 0; font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDo not peel it:\u003c\/strong\u003e the purple skin and suction cups carry flavor and crisp beautifully when seared.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 8px 0; font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShape will vary:\u003c\/strong\u003e every whole octopus is a natural seafood product.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"background: #fffaf1; border: 1px solid #e3d2ba; border-radius: 16px; padding: 20px; box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #1f1a14; font-size: 22px; line-height: 1.25; margin: 0 0 10px; font-weight: 850;\"\u003eServing Ideas\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 10px 0 0; padding-left: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 8px 0; font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassic grilled:\u003c\/strong\u003e olive oil, lemon, parsley, sea salt, and roasted potatoes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 8px 0; font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpanish-style:\u003c\/strong\u003e olive oil, paprika, sea salt, lemon, and potatoes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 8px 0; font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItalian seafood salad:\u003c\/strong\u003e sliced cooked octopus with lemon, celery, parsley, garlic, and olive oil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 8px 0; font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePasta:\u003c\/strong\u003e slice cooked octopus and toss with garlic, olive oil, parsley, tomato, or chili flakes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr)); gap: 16px; margin: 16px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"background: #fffaf1; border: 1px solid #e3d2ba; border-radius: 16px; padding: 20px; box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #1f1a14; font-size: 22px; line-height: 1.25; margin: 0 0 10px; font-weight: 850;\"\u003eNutrition Highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 12px; font-size: 16px;\"\u003eBased on the supplier label, a 3 oz raw serving contains approximately:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(100px, 1fr)); gap: 10px; margin-top: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #ffffff; border: 1px solid #eadfcf; border-radius: 12px; padding: 12px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"display: block; font-size: 13px; color: #6a5643; font-weight: 800; margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003eCalories\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong style=\"display: block; font-size: 20px; color: #1f1a14;\"\u003e30\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #ffffff; border: 1px solid #eadfcf; border-radius: 12px; padding: 12px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"display: block; font-size: 13px; color: #6a5643; font-weight: 800; margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003eTotal Fat\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong style=\"display: block; font-size: 20px; color: #1f1a14;\"\u003e0g\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #ffffff; border: 1px solid #eadfcf; border-radius: 12px; padding: 12px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"display: block; font-size: 13px; color: #6a5643; font-weight: 800; margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003eProtein\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong style=\"display: block; font-size: 20px; color: #1f1a14;\"\u003e7g\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #ffffff; border: 1px solid #eadfcf; border-radius: 12px; padding: 12px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"display: block; font-size: 13px; color: #6a5643; font-weight: 800; margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003eCarbs\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong style=\"display: block; font-size: 20px; color: #1f1a14;\"\u003e0g\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #f6ead8; border: 1px solid #dec6a6; border-radius: 12px; padding: 14px 16px; margin-top: 14px; font-size: 15px;\"\u003eNutrition values are taken from the supplier label and may vary slightly by natural product variation and serving size.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"background: #fffaf1; border: 1px solid #e3d2ba; border-radius: 16px; padding: 20px; box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #1f1a14; font-size: 22px; line-height: 1.25; margin: 0 0 10px; font-weight: 850;\"\u003eStorage and Handling\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 10px 0 0; padding-left: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 8px 0; font-size: 16px;\"\u003eKeep frozen until ready to thaw.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 8px 0; font-size: 16px;\"\u003eThaw in the refrigerator.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 8px 0; font-size: 16px;\"\u003eDo not refreeze once fully thawed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 8px 0; font-size: 16px;\"\u003eCook thoroughly before serving.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 8px 0; font-size: 16px;\"\u003eSize, shape, and color may vary naturally.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"background: #fffaf1; border: 1px solid #e3d2ba; border-radius: 16px; padding: 20px; margin-bottom: 16px; box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #1f1a14; font-size: 22px; line-height: 1.25; margin: 0 0 10px; font-weight: 850;\"\u003eShipping Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 12px; font-size: 16px;\"\u003eThis whole raw octopus ships frozen with insulated packaging. Because this is a frozen seafood product, \u003cstrong\u003eplease follow your tracking carefully and refrigerate or freeze the package immediately upon delivery.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 12px; font-size: 16px;\"\u003eSome softening may occur during transit. If the product arrives cold to the touch with ice crystals still present, place it in the freezer or refrigerator right away. If there is a delivery concern, take clear photos of the package, label, and product condition as soon as it arrives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"background: #fffaf1; border: 1px solid #e3d2ba; border-radius: 16px; padding: 20px; margin-bottom: 16px; box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #1f1a14; font-size: 22px; line-height: 1.25; margin: 0 0 10px; font-weight: 850;\"\u003eOrigin Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 12px; font-size: 16px;\"\u003eThis octopus is packed in Spain from Atlantic-caught octopus. The supplier label also lists FAO 34, which is a recognized Atlantic fishing region used for seafood traceability. We keep this information here for customers who want the label details, but the most important thing to know is simple: this is whole raw frozen octopus packed in Spain and ready for your kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Frank and Sal ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54158472872246,"sku":"FS-OCTO-WHOLE-RAW-4-6LB-SPAIN","price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0863\/7722\/files\/raw-frozen-octopus-4-6-pound.jpg?v=1782499062","url":"https:\/\/frankandsal.com\/products\/whole-raw-octopus-4-to-6-lb-frozen-spanish-octopus","provider":"Frank and Sal ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}