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Octopus Tidbits

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This American main features Octopus meat, Eggs, Dill weed, Finely chopped onion, Breadcrumbs. It delivers aromatic, well-seasoned taste, smooth, comforting richness. Great for weeknight dinners or when you want something satisfying for the whole family. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 4
Calories: 520.9
Description
This American main features Octopus meat, Eggs, Dill weed, Finely chopped onion, Breadcrumbs. It delivers aromatic, well-seasoned taste, smooth, comforting richness. Great for weeknight dinners or when you want something satisfying for the whole family. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
Ingredients
  • 2 cup Octopus meat
  • 2 Eggs
  • 2 teaspoon Dill weed
  • 2 tablespoon Finely chopped onion
  • 1/2 cup Breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup Melted butter
Directions
  1. 1
    OR- margarine Boil fresh octopus for at least 10 minutes.
  2. 2
    Remove skin.
  3. 3
    The skin and suckers will "slip" off the tentacles when it is cooked.
  4. 4
    Prepare cooked octopus for tidbits by grinding as you would hamburger.
  5. 5
    Once is sufficient.
  6. 6
    No further tenderizing is necessary.
  7. 7
    Mix ingre- dients together.
  8. 8
    Form into balls no larger than 1" in diameter.
  9. 9
    Roll in bread crumbs to coat.
  10. 10
    Pan fry in butter or margarine until golden brown.
  11. 11
    Garnish with lemon, lime, tomatoes or lettuce.
  12. 12
    These delicious tidbits are wonderful for fancy buffets,
  13. 13
    freeze well, and
  14. 14
    make a hit at any and every party.
  15. 15
    Great for the gourmet, and good for home.
  16. 16
    It is difficult to say how many this serves, as some people love it and gobble them all up, and others only eat a few if they know what they are eating.
  17. 17
    For a main meal, it should serve four.
  18. 18
    Pat, Kodiak, Alaska Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 520.9kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 30.4g47%
Saturated Fat 13.5g68%
Cholesterol 199.9mg67%
Sodium 966.8mg41%
Total Carbohydrate 34.7g12%
Dietary Fiber 2.9g12%
Sugars 5.6g
Protein 28.7g58%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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