Cuttlefish

Cuttlefish is a marine mollusc belonging to the cephalopod family, related to octopus and squid. It is prized in cooking for its tender, firm meat with a mildly sweet, oceanic flavour. The body, the mantle, is sliced into rings or strips and prepared by grilling, frying, braising or boiling. Cuttlefish is particularly popular in Mediterranean cuisine, featuring in rice dishes, pasta and mixed seafood plates. The ink sac contains a dark pigment widely used to make black pasta or black rice. The meat is rich in protein, low in fat and a good source of minerals such as selenium and iodine.