Premium Wild-Caught Cuttlefish (Sepia officinalis) – Tender, Slightly Sweet Flavor & Firm Texture – 300g to 2kg – Sustainable Seafood – Wildfischfang

Indulge in the Tender, Sweet Flavor of Wild-Caught Cuttlefish!

Savor the mild, slightly sweet flavor of wild-caught Cuttlefish (Sepia officinalis), a Mediterranean delicacy known for its tender texture and seafood flavor. Whether grilled, fried, stuffed, or used in risotto and pasta, especially Pasta Nero di Seppia, this gourmet seafood will elevate your dishes. Rich in protein, omega-3 fatty acids, and vitamin B12, Cuttlefish is a healthy, flavorful choice for any meal.

Key Features, Highlights & Product Specifications:

✅ Happen: Fresh, wild-caught Cuttlefish (Sepia officinalis), sourced from sustainable fisheries in the eastern Atlantic and the Mediterranean Sea, particularly in regions such as the Gulf of Taranto.

✅ Fang: Wild-caught using traditional methods such as traps, nets, and trawls, with local fishing methods that help maintain sustainable stocks.

✅ Wild Catch: 100% wild-caught Cuttlefish, offering a mild, slightly sweet flavor with a full seafood taste.

✅ Taste: Tender, with a slightly sweet flesh and full seafood flavor, perfect for a variety of cooking methods.

✅ Meat: White, firm, and slightly rubbery texture, becoming tender when prepared correctly. The ink sac contains black ink, which is also used in cooking for Pasta Nero di Seppia.

✅ Preparation: Ideal for grilling, frying, stuffing, or braising. It's also popular in risotto, pasta, or as squid rings (calamari). The ink can be used to make Pasta Nero di Seppia, a Mediterranean delicacy.

✅ Health: High in protein, low in fat, containing vitamin B12, iodine, omega-3 fatty acids, and relatively high in cholesterol. It’s a nutritious seafood choice for a healthy diet.

✅ Size & Weight: Typically grows up to 30–40 cm long, weighing around 2 kg. However, in the Mediterranean, it’s usually smaller, around 300g to 800g.

✅ Popularity: Very popular in Mediterranean cuisine and increasingly found in restaurants and seafood markets in Switzerland.

✅ Special Features: Cuttlefish has a calcareous cuttlebone (sepia bone), which helps it float in water. It can also change color for camouflage in its natural environment.

✅ Price: CHF 25.– to CHF 45.– per kg, depending on size, freshness, and season.

✅ Wild Caught: Exclusively wild-caught Cuttlefish, ensuring high quality and natural flavor.

✅ Sustainability: Local fishing using traditional methods is considered sustainable, though overfishing is possible in some regions. Always ensure that catch methods and origin are verified for sustainability.

✅ Foundability: Available exclusively at Wildfischfang, your trusted source for premium wild-caught seafood.

✅ Fishing Methods: Caught using eco-friendly methods like gill nets, baskets, and trawls, with closed seasons and minimum sizes to maintain stock health.

✅ Countries of Origin: Found primarily in the Mediterranean Sea, especially in the Gulf of Taranto and eastern Atlantic from the North Sea to South Africa.

✅ Popular Preparation Methods: Ideal for grilling, frying, stuffing, braising, or served in risotto and pasta. Also used to make Pasta Nero di Seppia using its ink.

✅ Delicacy Status: Cuttlefish is considered a Mediterranean delicacy, highly prized for its delicate flavor, versatility, and unique texture.