Tentacle

Fish

Tentacle

Cuttlefish tentacles are meatier than many squid arms—excellent grilled, braised, or fried. They take spice and char well and hold shape in stews. Grill over high heat after a marinade, or cook low and slow in tomato and wine. Score thick bases for even cooking.

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CookedFreshGrilledPan FriedPoachedPreparedRaw

Traits

Culinary PartDelicateTentacleVersatile

Nutrition and pairings

Nutrition

Typical values per 100 g edible portion. Nutrient names open the reference page.

Nutrition Facts

Per 100 g edible portion

Calories 132

Amount per 100 g

  • Total Fat 5.12 g
  • Saturated Fat 0.96 g
  • Trans Fat 0 g
  • Monounsaturated Fat 2.07 g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat 1.99 g
  • Cholesterol 54.4 mg
  • Sodium 82.5 mg
  • Salt 0.2 g
  • Total Carbohydrate 0 g
  • Dietary Fibre 0 g
  • Total Sugars 0 g
  • Complex / starch 0 g
  • Protein 20 g
  • Water 68.6 g
Detailed nutrients

Tentacle of Cuttlefish: composition reflects this culinary part relative to the whole ingredient.

History

Cuttlefish tentacles were stewed and grilled across the Mediterranean basin.

Frozen tentacle packs supplied restaurants for fritto and stews.

Charred cuttlefish tentacles became a modern small-plate staple.

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