Low Fat Octopus Sashimi
Delight your taste buds with the refreshing simplicity of **Low Fat Octopus Sashimi**, a light and healthy take on a Japanese favorite. Tender, freshly cooked octopus is carefully sliced sashimi-style and served alongside crunchy daikon radish, aromatic shiso leaves, and a tangy soy-wasabi dipping sauce for a burst of umami in every bite. This recipe highlights quick blanching and an ice bath technique to ensure the perfect texture while maintaining the octopus’s delicate flavor. Topped with toasted sesame seeds for an added nutty crunch, this dish is a lean, protein-packed appetizer or meal that’s ready in just 30 minutes. Perfect for seafood lovers craving a low-fat option, it’s an elegant choice for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces Fresh octopus tentacles
- 1 slice Lemon
- 0.5 teaspoon Sea salt
- 10 pieces Ice cubes
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon Wasabi paste
- 1 inch Fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon Toasted sesame seeds
- 4 slices Daikon radish
- 4 leaves Shiso leaves
Instructions
Begin by boiling a pot of water with a slice of lemon and sea salt. Once the water reaches a rolling boil, add the octopus tentacles.
Cook the octopus for 10 to 15 minutes until tender. You can test this by inserting a fork into the thickest part; it should penetrate with ease.
Once cooked, remove the octopus from the heat and immediately transfer it to an ice bath made with ice cubes to stop the cooking process and cool the octopus quickly. Let it sit for about 5 minutes.
While the octopus is cooling, prepare the accompaniments. Thinly slice the ginger and radish, and set aside with shiso leaves.
Remove the cooled octopus from the ice bath, and pat dry with paper towels.
Using a sharp knife, slice the octopus into thin pieces, about 1/4 inch thick, for sashimi-style cuts.
Arrange the octopus slices on a serving plate, garnished with slices of daikon radish and shiso leaves.
In a small bowl, mix the soy sauce with wasabi paste until well combined.
Sprinkle the octopus sashimi with toasted sesame seeds for added flavor and texture.
Serve the octopus sashimi with the soy-wasabi dipping sauce on the side, and enjoy your low fat, refreshing dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
220 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 5.2 g | 7% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.1 g | 6% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 83 mg | 28% | |
| Sodium | 2984 mg | 130% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 13.0 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.1 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.3 g | ||
| Protein | 29.5 g | 59% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 146 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 10.1 mg | 56% | |
| Potassium | 918 mg | 20% | |
*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.
