Fried octopus falls in the more exotic spectrum of dietary habits, but it's worth trying and it is definitely good for you. All of the health benefits of fish dishes apply to octopus meat as well, it being a very low calorie lean meat with a different texture and taste than fish meat, depending on the way you prepare it. High vitamin values including vitamin C, A and several forms of B vitamins, as well as omega 3-fatty acids which boost your immune system. Taurine, an organic acid with antioxidant properties is what makes octopus meat so healthy for you.

When making Fried Octopus, you should observe all the good habits of frying in general. Do not deep-fry it, use medium temperatures and increase the preparation time, rather than high temperatures over short amount of time, and collect the excess oil from the meat by letting it rest for a half an hour after you're done preparing it.