Cephalopods

Cephalopods are another part of the mollusk family, which includes cuttlefish, octopus, squid, and nautilus. Their name comes from the Greek for “head with feet,” since their arms attach directly to the head. There is growing interest in this family because their population is growing even with climate degradation. We now recognize the need to find alternative sources for food in the future. With dwindling finned fish populations as well as finding new sources of protein that can replace meat from land animals, there is great interest in learning how to cook cephalopods. This chapter explores the many delicious ways you can prepare them.