Whole30 Octopus Sashimi

Elevate your Whole30 meal plan with this exquisite and nutrient-packed Whole30 Octopus Sashimi. This recipe combines the delicate flavor of tender octopus with vibrant, clean ingredients like ripe avocado, fresh parsley, and garlic-infused lemon dressing, all complemented by the umami-rich crunch of nori strips. Perfectly tenderized and cooked octopus is sliced into elegant rounds, creating a visually stunning dish that’s as healthy as it is delicious. Ready in just under an hour, this dish is a refreshing, low-carb appetizer or light main course that stays true to Whole30 principles. Whether served at a dinner party or enjoyed as a gourmet treat for yourself, this recipe offers a bold fusion of flavor, texture, and nourishment.

Nutriscore Rating: 57/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 small whole, (about 1.5 pounds) octopus
• 2 tablespoons sea salt
• 1 large lemon
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons, chopped fresh parsley
• 2 cloves, minced garlic
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 ripe, sliced avocado
• 2 small, cut into strips nori sheets

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the octopus under cold water. Massage it with sea salt for about 5 minutes to clean it and tenderize it further.

Step 2

Rinse the octopus thoroughly again under cold running water to remove the salt.

Step 3

Fill a pot with enough water to cover the entire octopus and bring it to a boil. Immerse the octopus in boiling water three times to curl the tentacles, then fully submerge the octopus.

Step 4

Reduce the heat to a gentle simmer and cook the octopus for about 20 minutes or until it is tender. You can test this by piercing the thickest part of the tentacles with a fork; it should slide in easily.

Step 5

Once cooked, remove from heat and let it cool in the cooking liquid to room temperature. This helps maintain tenderness.

Step 6

Juice the lemon and combine with olive oil, minced garlic, chopped parsley, and black pepper to make a dressing.

Step 7

Once the octopus has cooled, pat it dry with paper towels and slice the tentacles into thin rounds.

Step 8

Drizzle the octopus slices with the lemon dressing, making sure each piece gets a hint of the dressing.

Step 9

Arrange the octopus slices, avocado slices, and nori strips on a serving platter for presentation.

Step 10

Serve immediately and enjoy as a refreshing, light appetizer or main course aligning with Whole30 principles.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(844.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1845.6

Total Fat 119.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 17.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 34.5g
Cholesterol 292.4mg	0%
Sodium 17530.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 103.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.0g	0%
Total Sugars 3.4g
Protein 92.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 430.5mg	0%
Iron 35.2mg	0%
Potassium 2343.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 57.7%

Protein: 19.9%

Carbs: 22.3%