Octopus Catch, Clean, Cook. How to cook Octopus 3 Ways | The Fish Locker

How to Cook Octopus. The Octopus population in our local area of Cornwall has recently exploded to record breaking numbers. We occasionally catch Octopus on rod and line but today we caught this big Octopus in the Fish Locker lobster pots. I take it to Spargos Kitchen and Jim cooks up three wonderful Octopus dishes for us to eat. Healthy, homemade and delicious. What could be better?
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  • @rogerebert5122
    @rogerebert51222 жыл бұрын

    I've worked in restaurant and catering kitchens for thirty years. Watching someone cook for family and friends is far more satisfying than any highly produced program. Well done Jim.🇺🇸

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    2 жыл бұрын

    Jim is simply wonderful isn’t he. We are so fortunate to have him. 😊🐙💙

  • @colintraveller

    @colintraveller

    2 жыл бұрын

    30 yrs ... you must have had a ton of patience ...If you don't mind me asking did you work front or back of house , I still work in the trade .. in the Kitchen

  • @rogerebert5122

    @rogerebert5122

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@colintraveller BOH

  • @jamesspargo7821

    @jamesspargo7821

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you roger, I just love to cook!

  • @ryanpetersen8204

    @ryanpetersen8204

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@jamesspargo7821 your recipes are always so amazing. My family and I love seafood, and we are always so amazed by your cooking.❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @cptblackgb
    @cptblackgb2 жыл бұрын

    We all need a Jim in our lives. The man could make roadkill tasty. Excellent stuff.

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    Жыл бұрын

    Haha. Roadkill catch and cook 🤔

  • @SleepyNekoChan
    @SleepyNekoChan2 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely love Jim and when he makes appearances. What a joy!

  • @peterott9933
    @peterott99332 жыл бұрын

    I really enjoyed this episode. I live on southern Vancouver Island (Canada) and our pacific octopus is large like this. After gently boiling the big tentacles (just as you did), I then marinade in garlic, lemon and oil overnight, and then grill on the bbq. I don't rub off the skin because it does crisp up. Keep up the great channel!

  • @Graham19951

    @Graham19951

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks I will give that a try.

  • @jamesspargo7821

    @jamesspargo7821

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Peter, I’ll try out your recipe

  • @scottydog6539
    @scottydog6539 Жыл бұрын

    What a wonderful meal this man cooked. Wow. He really knows his cooking. I enjoyed this.

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    Жыл бұрын

    Jim is wonderful isn’t he. 😊🐙

  • @markielpilos
    @markielpilos2 жыл бұрын

    I'm glad to see uncle Jim and uncle John well. Please be safe, warm, and have your bellies full. Thank you for teaching me so many things and recipes. I appreciate it

  • @lisaspencer5483
    @lisaspencer54832 жыл бұрын

    I love when my husband makes grilled octopus in chilly lime oil its so good

  • @richardthornhill4630
    @richardthornhill46302 жыл бұрын

    Jim is an excellent chef. He makes it look easy and amazing his choices of blends of spices and vegetables. Interesting.

  • @jamesspargo7821

    @jamesspargo7821

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the kind comments Richard

  • @JAMoore-zz3ki
    @JAMoore-zz3ki2 жыл бұрын

    I enjoy these videos with Jim very much. He's an excellent cook. But on this video, I think the very last scene of you and Jim sitting together is my favorite. Family is so important. ❤️ ❤️ ❤️

  • @neilmckechnie6638

    @neilmckechnie6638

    2 жыл бұрын

    The banter is good too.

  • @gowersponger1
    @gowersponger12 жыл бұрын

    Wow that guy can cook like you can fish . Thumbs up as always, keep happy all.

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    2 жыл бұрын

    He is a master of his craft for sure. 😊🐙

  • @jamesspargo7821

    @jamesspargo7821

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your kind comments, I love cooking! please keep watching

  • @debraanneclark2188
    @debraanneclark21882 жыл бұрын

    Jim has done it again with 3 surprising ways of cooking the octopus, you can see how much enjoyment Jim gets from cooking the food that you have caught and good luck to Hannah when she competes.

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Debra and have a wonderful day. 😊

  • @jamesspargo7821

    @jamesspargo7821

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Debra, always a joy to cook

  • @mrstamp5121
    @mrstamp51212 жыл бұрын

    I’ll put yer finger on it, it’s bloody delicious! This was wicked smart John and Jim cooked up a storm,he’s a talented bloke. Loved watching this and great to see the Fam. Well done and THANKYOU extra treat and am very happy good lad

  • @basingstokedave4292
    @basingstokedave42922 жыл бұрын

    you do know my wife had to wait for her steak while i watched this great vid cus i love octi and what a great cook ... cheers

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    2 жыл бұрын

    🤣🤣

  • @jamesspargo7821

    @jamesspargo7821

    2 жыл бұрын

    That’s funny!!

  • @TheSergio1021
    @TheSergio1021 Жыл бұрын

    The octopus is an animal I have immense respect for, everything about the creature is fascinating and impressive. The fact that they are also delicious is a bonus.

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    Жыл бұрын

    Agreed.

  • @deanhitchen2742
    @deanhitchen27422 жыл бұрын

    That was Trippel shift by Jimbo ,that man is a machine top class catch & cook video top class channel nobody gets close for quality and content .

  • @jamesspargo7821

    @jamesspargo7821

    2 жыл бұрын

    Cheers Dean

  • @thomaswood4073
    @thomaswood40732 жыл бұрын

    Jim Is a legend everything I watched him cook looks amazing and the octopus 🐙 looks delicious. Well done Jim 👏

  • @jamesspargo7821

    @jamesspargo7821

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Thomas

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    Жыл бұрын

    Jim truly is wonderful. 🐙😊

  • @TheMickybutler
    @TheMickybutler2 жыл бұрын

    This has been my favourite catch, clean, cook. You rarely see Octopus on British menus, but handled as well as it is by Jim, it's bloody marvellous.

  • @shayaledoux6233
    @shayaledoux62332 жыл бұрын

    He knows exactly what brings out the best side of what ever creature you bring home!! I could almost smell the garlic! Haven’t tried any of one that large. But have eaten much smaller tentacles like calimari! I enjoyed it while hot . Not a fan once cooled off! Thanks for sharing! He’s such a lovely man! 😉❤️👍

  • @rogergregory5981
    @rogergregory59812 жыл бұрын

    Looks really tasty Jim's pulled out all the stops what an epic meal Thanks Jim

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    Жыл бұрын

    He always delivers the goods. 💪🏻

  • @Chgtuber
    @Chgtuber2 жыл бұрын

    Surprised that the meat was tender. Freezing before cooking a protein worked well. Enjoyed and learned, which is your talent. The video/picture captured of you two framed in the kitchen at the end, is priceless.

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    2 жыл бұрын

    It was really good eating. A fair amount of cooking but really good eating.

  • @jamesspargo7821

    @jamesspargo7821

    2 жыл бұрын

    The pre cook is so worth while, the eating quality of the meat was excellent! Am delighted you enjoyed the film, thank you for support

  • @relvao
    @relvao2 ай бұрын

    I'm portuguese. We first freeze the octopus, it really helps to soften it up. Then cook on low heat for +1h, depending on how thick it is. We only put salt in the end. Once you can easily pierce it with a fork and it feels very soft, turn the heat down, add salt and leave it to cool down. At least that is the way I make it.

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    2 ай бұрын

    Yes we do that too.

  • @MrSmartstots
    @MrSmartstots2 жыл бұрын

    Wish I had a friend like Jim, inspirational cooking

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    Жыл бұрын

    Better than that. He’s my father in law. 😊

  • @Giant_Guitars
    @Giant_Guitars2 жыл бұрын

    These catch and cooks with Spargos kitchen are the best.

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you. I am glad you enjoy them. 😊

  • @PhreddCrintt
    @PhreddCrintt2 жыл бұрын

    Fabulous Jim. Thank you - again. This one in particular, I will take away, play back and take notes as one thing I adore is octopus/squid having spent almost 7 formative years in the Far East in my teens and numerous trips back out there in my 20's. I could taste every mouthful John!!! Envious!

  • @Tonymason762
    @Tonymason7622 жыл бұрын

    Octopus, one of the best things you can eat from the sea. Love it!

  • @PROBOTIX1976
    @PROBOTIX1976 Жыл бұрын

    FISH LOCKER: I gotta say, I Love Jim!!! I also love how you delibretley incorporate Family, Friends & your love of Creation, which appears more and more obvious, the more of your videos I watch!!! I have been in health care for 26yrs +, and I now find myself taking a much needed & up until recently NYD - PTSD break... I now have a disabilite(s), issues I struggle with on a regular basis, yet when I see Jim immerse himself into his "art", what I can only assume was his profession, or a life long passion... ..."The food" ...Cooking... Being - "In the kitchen", "hands on"... ...And to watch his communication go from not quite perfect (wether it be camera shyness / age related), yet still very clear... ...But to then be completley 100% clear with no "artifact" yet all the while still very clearly from an intelligent, educated, thoughtful, skillfull articulate person... ...Well, I don't know what to say, except that it makes me happy, and makes me think of A hope that lies ahead for all humankind if they so desire! ISAIAH 35:5-10 REVELATION 21:3,4

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    Жыл бұрын

    We are very simply sharing what we love doing. We are so fortunate to have Jim share his passion for cooking with us - and I know both Jim and I have had similar issues to yourself through our lives. I hope that our videos may help folks out in some way. Take care and have a wonderful day. 😊💙

  • @casaanimalia7809
    @casaanimalia78092 жыл бұрын

    Unbelievable, jim is like a set of kitchen staff on his own 🤤😂 absolutely brilliant

  • @jamesspargo7821

    @jamesspargo7821

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the compliment!! Delighted you enjoy the films

  • @jeffreypinder9398
    @jeffreypinder93982 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, John. And also thanks to Chef Jim. Made up recipes are the best. Crunchy greens are very good for you and tasty. Jim has a great sense of humor.

  • @theturquoisedream9244
    @theturquoisedream92442 жыл бұрын

    Interesting and informative! In my own experiences trying to cook octopus and squid it always came out like rubber, so I gave up. But with these new insights I think I have another go at them. Jolly good! Thank you!!!!👍👍

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    2 жыл бұрын

    I hope the video helps folks out. 😊🐙

  • @Emeraldwitch30

    @Emeraldwitch30

    2 жыл бұрын

    As an ex chef I learned long ago. With octopus and squid its one minute or one hour. Lol anything in between is rubber band!

  • @jamesspargo7821

    @jamesspargo7821

    2 жыл бұрын

    Do try again it’s well worth it

  • @JazzFunkNobby1964

    @JazzFunkNobby1964

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Emeraldwitch30 Why would you cook it for one hour if you can cook it in one minute? Which one is the best?

  • @Emeraldwitch30

    @Emeraldwitch30

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@JazzFunkNobby1964 I do a lot of stir-fry type cooking so very quick and less than 5 minutes on the heat for sure so its quite tender but if you go too long say 15 minutes it gets hard like rubber bands and then you have to get past that stage by cooking at least an hour. Most octopus I get has been frozen and I haven't had too many issues with it being rubbery. I think freezing breaks it down. Now I've deep fried too and that's a fairy hot and fast method too. The only other way I've had it is basically alive at a Korean restaurant where they pulled from the tank and chopped them into bits and served it moving on the plate. It was okay bit a bit creepy to feel the muscles wriggling about while you chew. I'd probably never order again as I prefer it cooked.

  • @kieranpyne3271
    @kieranpyne32712 жыл бұрын

    Super cooking with beautiful ingredients. I can almost smell the flavours with the lovely sizziling! No stone left unturned in the different cooks. Marvellous. Well done, thanks!

  • @jamesspargo7821

    @jamesspargo7821

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Kieran, try it, the aroma’s are a feast in themselves

  • @scotttillotson3962
    @scotttillotson39622 жыл бұрын

    I enjoyed that one, to see the Jim get into it ! thats what fishing and life is all about. so many years of experience there. Use it guys learn from it because if we dont we will forget

  • @HoldMeBack
    @HoldMeBack2 жыл бұрын

    You should do catch and cook more often. It is so entertaining to watch

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you.

  • @stucook8622
    @stucook86222 жыл бұрын

    It's always a pleasure to take a trip to Spargo's kitchen. Thank you!

  • @rjcoady21
    @rjcoady212 жыл бұрын

    A recipe is an expression of a moment in time Jim.

  • @paultaylor6766
    @paultaylor67662 жыл бұрын

    Blinking delicious, I could tuck straight into that. I love doing them on a BBQ after a nice 30 min boil in heavy salt water with an onion and lemon. The BBQ really gives it that smokey taste. That said I haven't done it with the Octopus equivalent of the Kraken, boy that things was mahoosive, well done team Locker!

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    Жыл бұрын

    He sure was a big old Octo wasn’t he!! 🤣🐙

  • @steveoutdoors9156
    @steveoutdoors91562 жыл бұрын

    OMG I can’t wait to get my hands on some octopus. What a great video. Loved to catching of it too 👍

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    Жыл бұрын

    Good luck 👍🏻🐙

  • @joshuajohnson2216
    @joshuajohnson22162 жыл бұрын

    This is really good meal The Fish Locker. 😊

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    2 жыл бұрын

    Perfection.

  • @joshuajohnson2216

    @joshuajohnson2216

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@TheFishLocker I agree 👍. Cheers. Taste delicious.

  • @ianjames8794
    @ianjames87942 жыл бұрын

    Looked absolutely scrumptious. Only had Octopus once. It was in Greece and was really rubbery.

  • @brendonelton
    @brendonelton2 жыл бұрын

    Thoroughly enjoyed watching Jim turn that octopus into a delicious feast fit for a king, very inspirational stuff!

  • @jamesspargo7821

    @jamesspargo7821

    2 жыл бұрын

    Cheers Brendon

  • @PilzE.
    @PilzE.2 жыл бұрын

    That looked GORGEOUS! Never fancied octopus, but me and my wife were drooling over Jim's dishes! So glad those beautiful colours returned once it warmed up. Wasn't looking too appetising straight from the freezer, but it sure perked up when boiled.

  • @jamesspargo7821

    @jamesspargo7821

    2 жыл бұрын

    Never looking too good when starting out, but boy what a transformation!!

  • @PilzE.

    @PilzE.

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@jamesspargo7821 That magic Spargo Kitchen abracadabra turned it into some of the best looking dishes we've seen in a LONG time. Alas, we can but imagine the taste, although, we were pretty damned sure, it would have been divine!

  • @mikeockler7121
    @mikeockler71212 жыл бұрын

    I'm jealous now! I've never eaten Octopus that wasn't chewy as boot leather. That pan-fried bit looked the best to me. Thanks John and Jim!

  • @Dr_V
    @Dr_V2 жыл бұрын

    I love that he cooks from basic and mostly fresh ingredients, without premixed / ready made stuff from the supermarket. Hared you talking about a sharply flavored mayo sauce, here's a recipe I learned in the Danube Delta (goes well with many kinds of fish and seafood): a cup (100-150ml) of fresh mayo, a cup of creamy yogurt, the juice from one lemon, 5 garlic cloves (crushed into a paste), a teaspoon of table salt and a pinch of fresh peppermint or basil leaves (finely chopped). Mix everything together in the listed order, than put it in the fridge for an hour to serve cold. If you don't like garlic just skip it and add more peppermint / basil. If you can't find creamy yogurt you can mix sour cream with regular yogurt (about half and half), it's not the same but gets close enough in flavor if not in texture as well.

  • @jamesspargo7821

    @jamesspargo7821

    2 жыл бұрын

    Going to give your recipe a go, sounds delicious

  • @gerryloughran1676
    @gerryloughran16762 жыл бұрын

    What a delight..Fish Locker, JIm 'the truely amazing cook' and an octopus for lunch there no dought there's a silent appreciation on both sides .thank you both its a joy to see the catch to the plate.

  • @Julianne955
    @Julianne9552 жыл бұрын

    Every time I watch Jim in his kitchen I know it's going to be great food, great conversation, and a wonderful learning experience. I was thinking that the cabbage crisp would be an excellent source of protein during a difficult hike or a backpacking trip...or better yet, in the emergency stash for that just in case moment. Thank you for taking us back to the kitchen, your father in law teaches me every time. Still wishing for smell-o-vision, lol. Great video Sir, thank you for sharing it with us!

  • @lespearson562

    @lespearson562

    2 жыл бұрын

    Careful what you wish for bro, some of that bait and chum are smells you don't want to ever know about hahahaha 🙂

  • @thesolentwarrior584
    @thesolentwarrior5842 жыл бұрын

    Now I’m going to have to find me some octopus….. I could nearly smell that delicious cook up through the phone . Well done guys 👏🏻

  • @Emeraldwitch30

    @Emeraldwitch30

    2 жыл бұрын

    Depending on where you live on this lovely blue marble -in the US I've had really good luck finding good frozen octopus 🐙 at my Asian market. Ive even gotten lucky and nabbed a whole 2 flats of small ones called web foot octopus. I love the little ones in a cold salad with sesame dressing. So tender and yummy. Hope you have good luck.

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    2 жыл бұрын

    There’s still a good few down this way mate. I’ll get you amongst them when you come down. 👍🏻🐙

  • @johnclark1925
    @johnclark19252 жыл бұрын

    That was astounding… What a great idea the potato starch stock is! That is a gem I will try out.

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    Жыл бұрын

    Jim is full of wonderful cooking tips like that. 👍🏻

  • @gonota72
    @gonota722 жыл бұрын

    Everyone will be wanting shouts from Jim now everytime you do a catch/cook video!! But Jim is a genius.he said he was making it up as he went along!! Bit shout to Jim from Northern Ireland!! John...you are definetely well fed with some amazing meals

  • @jamesspargo7821

    @jamesspargo7821

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Gordon!!

  • @gordontalbot902

    @gordontalbot902

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@jamesspargo7821 hope you and the family are doing well. Thank you so much for the reply!!

  • @keithhaynes8079
    @keithhaynes80792 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much John & Jim love watching Jim cook look forward to another fishing and cooking lesson.

  • @martinkavanagh9641
    @martinkavanagh96412 жыл бұрын

    'Spargo Jim' is a TREASURE.

  • @charlie418791
    @charlie4187912 жыл бұрын

    One of my favorites !! Well done , lads.👍

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    Жыл бұрын

    Cheers Mac.

  • @flyingcheff
    @flyingcheff2 жыл бұрын

    I loved this. I'm a retired (from line cooking) chef but still love to see this work. I thought a nice remoulade including a reduction of the octopus stock, strained, would be an amazing dip for the crispy fried Octopus. Yummm!

  • @Emeraldwitch30
    @Emeraldwitch302 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for this lovely 8 legged feast! I'd never have thought to try it in a mixed veg salad! I hate to say I mostly cook octopus 🐙 and squid 🦑 Asian styles or grilled in Mexican fashion! This all looked so lovely and yummy my poor tummy protested my lunch of smoked sardines on buttered toast lol. I have occasionally cooked octopus in an Italian grill flavor with a light pomodoro sauce over angel hair pasta. I will be going to the Asian market to see if I can find some octopus 🐙 🙂 the lovely Japanese lady who owns this market absolutely loves seeing me buy big boxes of squid or octopus out of the big freezers. Alway asks what im planning on cooking. Shes so sweet. I wish I could send you some garden veg as the yellow and green zucchini are just coming on and would be lovely in your salad. I think they are courgettes in your area. Thank you again for listening and cooking up that lovely meal at our request. I'm sure your father in law is hoping we don't ask you to bring him some odd dogfish or other sea creature to cook. 😁🤣

  • @jamesspargo7821

    @jamesspargo7821

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hello emeraldwitch, thank you for your kind response to our film, I do enjoy cooking with courgette particularly yellow, used to grow Cornish Gold, “ gurt lickers” ( that’s big in Cornwall speak) I had to stop growing them as I am limited to collecting rainwater for my allotment, courgettes are thirsty!!

  • @ryanpetersen8204
    @ryanpetersen82042 жыл бұрын

    I love watching your catch and cook videos, but it's an extra special treat to see you guys enjoy it as a family. Jim should publish a cookbook if he hasn't already. If he has please send me a link 😁.

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    2 жыл бұрын

    Jim is working on it now I believe. 😊👍🏻

  • @ryanpetersen8204

    @ryanpetersen8204

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@TheFishLocker That's great to hear! I can't wait to get one. ❤️😁

  • @eddiegribben1397
    @eddiegribben13972 жыл бұрын

    i was one who called for this and it looked amazing i always have octapus when have tapas and love it ,all of it looked delicous

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    Жыл бұрын

    It really was delicious Eddie.

  • @CasperLabuschagne
    @CasperLabuschagne2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, I really enjoyed this from the episode where the octopus was caught to the octopus cook-up.

  • @jamesspargo7821

    @jamesspargo7821

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Casper delighted you enjoyed the catch and cook

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    Жыл бұрын

    It is our pleasure Casper, we are simply sharing what we love doing. 😊🐙

  • @jakebackler1527
    @jakebackler15272 жыл бұрын

    Amazing watch! Jim is amazing at what he does, a real story telling approach to cooking. Excellent to see firstly the catch in your other video and then to see the finished dish on a plate. I hope you both enjoy the rest of your week :D

  • @jamesspargo7821

    @jamesspargo7821

    2 жыл бұрын

    These films are a pleasure to make for the fishlocker family

  • @richardprescott6322
    @richardprescott63222 жыл бұрын

    This is probably my favourite catch and cook episodes - so far - brilliant

  • @LaineyBug2020
    @LaineyBug20202 жыл бұрын

    That feast looked amazing! Great food, Great friends, Great life!

  • @jamesspargo7821

    @jamesspargo7821

    2 жыл бұрын

    It was, am blessed with friends and family and it’s a wonderful life

  • @LaineyBug2020

    @LaineyBug2020

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@jamesspargo7821 would love to see more cooking videos from you, btw, you move like magic in the kitchen! It was so relaxing watching you create, I swear I could taste and smell it all through the screen!

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    Жыл бұрын

    We are simply sharing what we love doing. Have a great day and take care 😊🐙

  • @BigDsGaming2022
    @BigDsGaming20222 жыл бұрын

    Spaigo is a great addition to John's Channel keep up the good work John .

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    Жыл бұрын

    Jim is wonderful isn’t he. 😊🐙

  • @nilanthikanapathipillai6738
    @nilanthikanapathipillai67382 жыл бұрын

    Jim is such a beautiful and perfect contrast to your no nonsence style. what a great pair. I love watching these videos. Warm Octopus and Potato Salad was a favourite staple dish in Rome, when I visited Italy this year for the first time. First time Id tried it, delicious. I can imagine it would have been 1000 X better if freshly caught that morning. Jims dishes looks magnifico!

  • @Gordie79hamilton
    @Gordie79hamilton2 жыл бұрын

    That was a masterpiece of different techniques. I especially liked seeing an old school classic coming out the back catalogue, Polonaise! That took me back. 🤤👍

  • @jamesspargo7821

    @jamesspargo7821

    2 жыл бұрын

    A word not seen on menus now, how the Christmas sprouts are improved by its use!!

  • @akwamarsunzal
    @akwamarsunzal2 жыл бұрын

    Oh man... We can taste the octopus all the way down here! Looks delicious!

  • @ianturner3033
    @ianturner30332 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Jim. All my family cook and bake, my dad was a cook in the army and my brother was a chef. I can boil an egg and open a tin of beans. 😀. You are definitely a master. Thanks again. 👏👏👏. Take care and stay safe all.😷🙊

  • @jamesspargo7821

    @jamesspargo7821

    2 жыл бұрын

    I started my career in the Army Catering Corps as a boy entrant 50 years ago! Thank you for your comments

  • @pvoshefski
    @pvoshefski2 жыл бұрын

    The peppers look delicious, like the cubanelle variety I'm growing this summer.

  • @wimtheeuwen7315
    @wimtheeuwen73152 жыл бұрын

    Jim is damn good and makes it simple to follow. I start to eat more water creatures instead of meat. Great video again.

  • @jamesspargo7821

    @jamesspargo7821

    2 жыл бұрын

    Keep up the fish intake Wim

  • @wimtheeuwen7315

    @wimtheeuwen7315

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@jamesspargo7821 In fact, i smoke my today,s catch ( tench ) tomorrow but i can not deside on the side dish. Thanks for your cooking tips. Regards out of Latvia.

  • @KubicusMaximus
    @KubicusMaximus2 жыл бұрын

    ....tentacles. Haha! Fantastic video as always and very happy to see another Spargo Kitchen video. Thanks for the great content as always! Cheers from Arizona.

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    Жыл бұрын

    It is our pleasure Mike. 👍🏻😊

  • @Jimmyjames738
    @Jimmyjames7382 жыл бұрын

    It’s always great to watch Jim weaving his magic in the kitchen ✌️

  • @susangilchrist781
    @susangilchrist7812 жыл бұрын

    I am amazed. Jim made something I absolutely detest look like a DELICIOUS meal! Yummy.

  • @carolyndiliberto27
    @carolyndiliberto272 жыл бұрын

    YOU SEEM SO GOOD NATURED--A PLEASURE TO WATCH YOU WORK. THANK YOU

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, have a wonderful day. 😊

  • @phil7301
    @phil73012 жыл бұрын

    Jim the magician ! What a fantastic feast ,!!!! 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

  • @beckaliz
    @beckaliz2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing once again. I love the catch and cook videos

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    Жыл бұрын

    It is our pleasure Bex 👍🏻

  • @trentfox6436
    @trentfox64362 жыл бұрын

    I love learning how to cook and Jim is a wonderful teacher

  • @mariakihlstrom2176
    @mariakihlstrom21762 жыл бұрын

    This is THE best cook and clean video I have seen, ever. Many more of these, thanks. The Cook was amazing.

  • @jamesspargo7821

    @jamesspargo7821

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you

  • @johnlord8337
    @johnlord83372 жыл бұрын

    In Japan, they steam or boil the octopus and peel off the outer skin, then slice into 1/8th inch (3 mm) thickness, then have dipping soy sauce and some wasabi on the side with some nori kelp. In New England, with larger octopus, they would make the same New England (white) chowder, slice and cube up the white meat of the octopus. The outer skin pieces and suckers would be ground in a meat grinder (like ground clams) and added to the chowder. In the Pacific NW, we have the chowder style, but also the Asian method. In Monterrey California, there is a new technique, just like abalone and giant clam, and putting into sock or rubber tire rube, and whacking the cr*p out of it 57+ times onto a flat, hard rock or surface. This will relax the meat fibers, making the meat more relaxed and soft and edible than chewing a rubber shoe. Slice up and grind the other pieces and add to a white chowder. Exceptionally fine dining, along with chowder whacked squid calamari, clams, and oysters, ... or the steamed curled tentacle ends au natural. The local Chinese Bistro has whole thumb-sized baby octopus, that are boiled into little curled shapes, and served with a hot chili sauce, soy sauce, and a sweet-sour rice wine vinegar dip.

  • @kieranpyne3271

    @kieranpyne3271

    2 жыл бұрын

    Wow what great interesting detail!

  • @jamesspargo7821

    @jamesspargo7821

    2 жыл бұрын

    All delicious

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    Жыл бұрын

    👍🏻🐙

  • @bobbyisno11
    @bobbyisno112 жыл бұрын

    Great video, I'm a chef and I was schooled on this one.

  • @deanmacka4975
    @deanmacka49752 жыл бұрын

    Year's back my dear wife and I went to a restaurant in the city , I had a big lunch 5 hr before so I ask for a tail bit of rump steak . The chefs knocked me up a beautiful meal he called it sleeping bull on the bush floor. It was steak with them leave chip things around it . The waiter told me that he was happy that I liked it because the chefs just made it up lol true story. I wonder if your mate knows him 🤔 top video mate

  • @williamwalsh3565
    @williamwalsh35652 жыл бұрын

    I love these videos with Jim! He is brilliant!

  • @jamesspargo7821

    @jamesspargo7821

    2 жыл бұрын

    Too kind William, I love sharing my bit of knowledge

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    Жыл бұрын

    Jim is simply wonderful isn’t he. 😊😊

  • @nathanmerrison-fielder4626
    @nathanmerrison-fielder46262 жыл бұрын

    Love Jim’s Keith Floyd moment “stay with me John”

  • @jamesspargo7821

    @jamesspargo7821

    2 жыл бұрын

    Pleased you noticed the reference, I wondered if anyone would

  • @davetaylor526
    @davetaylor5262 жыл бұрын

    well done Jim, a very inspiring cook up , it's been a few decades since i've cooked octopus , watching your culinary delights i'll be doing one soon . thankyou both

  • @jamesspargo7821

    @jamesspargo7821

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Dave let us know how it turns out

  • @kevinjtoner
    @kevinjtoner2 жыл бұрын

    Wow!!! What a feast. My saliva glands are in overdrive now 😄. Jim really knows his stuff! Very nice video…….Thank you John!!! 👍🎣🦑

  • @tazzie2shoos
    @tazzie2shoos2 жыл бұрын

    What a feast! Fascinating and thoroughly enjoyable video, thanks so much.

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    Жыл бұрын

    It is our pleasure 😊

  • @lespearson562
    @lespearson5622 жыл бұрын

    Excellent video bro. I have been waiting for this to drop. Off to Morrisons to get some octopus tomorrow morning, Would go now but they always get their seafood Fresh first thing. *other supermarkets are available hahaha. I have always been a little scared to cook Octopus as i have a failure rate of 3 in 1 with squid. (Michelin would be proud of some of my attempts) However, due to the great work and technique again by Jim, I have new found confidence. He always makes his cooking look so easy. 🙂

  • @jamesspargo7821

    @jamesspargo7821

    2 жыл бұрын

    Cheers Les, keep trying, every day a school day for me!

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    Жыл бұрын

    Good for you for giving it a go. How did you get on?

  • @Zepphd2
    @Zepphd22 жыл бұрын

    Looked amazing as always!!

  • @kudzu_
    @kudzu_2 жыл бұрын

    My goodness what an absolute feast! Jim is a legend!

  • @redwood9741
    @redwood97412 жыл бұрын

    Big octopus fan here..I use my shrimp pots to catch them here in Alaska.. Thanks again for another great video ! Cheers

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    Жыл бұрын

    Good thinking. 👍🏻🐙

  • @redwood9741

    @redwood9741

    Жыл бұрын

    @@TheFishLocker more like... I lost a shrimp pot for a few days..and firguire out after a few days octopus will move in and stay .lol. Shelter and tasty shrimp right at hand is just too hard for them to pass up.

  • @missgeevious8943
    @missgeevious89432 жыл бұрын

    Jim is amazing, what a menu! So much creativity and skill in the kitchen 🙌🏽

  • @jamesspargo7821

    @jamesspargo7821

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Miss GeeVious

  • @chrisstokie2361
    @chrisstokie23612 жыл бұрын

    Was looking forward to this follow on. You didn't disappoint. Great video John. 👍

  • @looneygooner1960
    @looneygooner19602 жыл бұрын

    As always spargo's kitchen produces some delightful mouth watering dishes Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

  • @EverestNZ
    @EverestNZ2 жыл бұрын

    That looks soo good..we used to to go spear fishing with forks on the end of broom handles when were in Spain when i was a kid and used to take the back to the place we were staying and the cook used to cook them up for us....it is my favorite seafood....

  • @WASYMIQ
    @WASYMIQ2 жыл бұрын

    Mr. John Locker you are becoming a legend in you simply and beautifully presented extremely useful and entertaining videos along with your family and the chef Jim👌 absolutely loved it...

  • @jamesspargo7821

    @jamesspargo7821

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you

  • @trinityh3939
    @trinityh3939 Жыл бұрын

    How he keeps up with all the different varieties is just amazing and lovely to watch.

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    Жыл бұрын

    Great isn’t he. 💙

  • @cynsmith2793
    @cynsmith27932 жыл бұрын

    Love Jim's cooking, he is never short of ideas and has taught me new ways to cook. Don't know where I would get fresh octopus from but it looked delicious, as always. Thanks to you both- hope Jim enjoyed the cinema and Hannah did well.

  • @jamesspargo7821

    @jamesspargo7821

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Cyn, I did enjoy the cinema, thank you for your lovely comments, enjoy your cooking, I love it

  • @lisawilliams627
    @lisawilliams6272 жыл бұрын

    Two lovely blokes made me laugh calling the tentacles testicals I love that your love of seafood both cooking and catching and never minding that a lobster or crab is too small and has to be thrown back and I really envey your solid support in the conservation of your home business and helping them with sustainable development for the future and most of all your overall personality is very much how we would love other people to be so honest and well just being you and your a joy to watch....little James is very much like you and your personality shines through him and if he followes in your footsteps then we will have a great young man for the future to carry on your support for stock for the next generation.. Be proud your doing so much and good luck to you and your lovely family and all your friends you introduce to us xXx

  • @jamesspargo7821

    @jamesspargo7821

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Lisa, we do have great fun making these films, so pleased you enjoy them too

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Lisa. It is our pleasure to share our family adventures with you. 😊💙🐙

  • @dereksailsbury571
    @dereksailsbury5712 жыл бұрын

    Great video,Jim is a skilled cook and you always seem to be filling your face with whatever he is cooking.

  • @southerndandy4910
    @southerndandy49102 жыл бұрын

    Top notch video. I always enjoy the catch and cooks with Jim.

  • @zythe69akaru
    @zythe69akaru2 жыл бұрын

    I love making the crispy leaf chips from kale!! You can even do it in the microwave! Just roughly chopped kale tossed lightly in olive oil, sprinkled with salt, and stuck on a glass or ceramic plate in the microwave for a minute to a minute and 30 seconds. The key is to not overcrowd them when cooking :) The kale gets super crispy with all the surface area of the curls and it's like biting through super thin layers that immediately start to dissolve!

  • @tonycamplin8607

    @tonycamplin8607

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing that, I will certainly give it a try.

  • @guydreamr

    @guydreamr

    2 жыл бұрын

    I filed that in my Recipe Keeper app, sounds quick, easy, and delicious, thanks!

  • @Burger23
    @Burger232 жыл бұрын

    What a top couple of blokes! Thank you.

  • @stargazer6130
    @stargazer61302 жыл бұрын

    I wish I was the young man's granddaughter. He knows how to cook. I've been drooling over all these dishes and I've never eaten octopus

  • @jamesspargo7821

    @jamesspargo7821

    2 жыл бұрын

    Give it a try, you won’t be disappointed

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    Жыл бұрын

    Jim has never made anything I didn’t enjoy eating. 😊👍🏻

  • @whosinferno6787
    @whosinferno67872 жыл бұрын

    Love these videos so much! I'd love to try and catch and forage like this! This style of cooking and video is just fantastic!

  • @jamesspargo7821

    @jamesspargo7821

    2 жыл бұрын

    The films are a joy to make, delighted you enjoy them so much

  • @whosinferno6787

    @whosinferno6787

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@jamesspargo7821 I'd love to be able to cook the way you do! I'm just starting my cooking journey and it is an absolute pleasure. The pure joy it brings is unrivaled!

  • @TheFishLocker

    @TheFishLocker

    Жыл бұрын

    Good luck to you and please let us know how you get on with your foraging and cooking. 😊

  • @phillipnettel3119
    @phillipnettel31192 жыл бұрын

    This video had me drooling. Great blends of spices. I think that Jim needs to sit down and write a Spargo's Kitchen cookbook. I find it hard to keep track of the spoken recipes when he is doing multiple dishes. Well done Jim and good thinking John in deciding to keep the octopus in the first place.

  • @jamesspargo7821

    @jamesspargo7821

    2 жыл бұрын

    We Will have to make details available on screen

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