Is calamari octopus? Discover the truth about seafood
– Calamari and octopus are mollusks classified as cephalopods
– Octopus does not have a shell, while calamari has a flexible backbone
– Both use defense mechanisms such as swimming away quickly, camouflaging themselves, and shooting ink at predators
– Calamari swims in the open ocean and uses arms and specialized tentacles to catch fish and shrimp
– Octopus are solitary creatures that live in dens and trap their prey using arms
– Octopus has a light taste compared to chicken or pork and is low in fat and high in iron
– Calamari is tougher than octopus but has a smoother texture
– Calamari easily soaks up sauces and can be prepared through braising, boiling, searing, and grilling
– The key to a tender calamari texture is cooking it either hot and fast or low and slow