Matiz Pulpo Wild-Caught Pulpo Spanish Octopus in Olive Oil 4.0 Oz, (5 Pack)

Had a tin of the Matiz Octopus ordered for me without knowing. I used to always get the Goya product when it used to be available. I have since ordered this product twice, and I have to say for the price, the product is outstanding. I like to put Crystal Hot Sauce in the tin with the octopus, as it gives it a great additional flavor, without killing it with spice, highly recommended!

I bought 5 cans of these to try out. I like canned seafood (tuna, salmon, anchovies) but had never tried canned octopus before. At first, I was a little skittish about opening the cans; I had tried non-canned octopus twice before but didn't really love it. These cans, however, are delicious! The octopus is meaty and hearty, with a great flavor. It reminds me of other canned seafood but with a better flavor. I find tuna really bland. I've gotten past my initial squeamishness and now I find myself wanting to keep them stocked in my cupboard all the time! I have eaten them both heated and straight from the can; you can easily substitute a can of these for any recipe calling for a can of tuna. The most recent recipe I made was a greek salad with these instead of tuna. Give these a whirl and see f you enjoy the variety and health benefits of octopus in your diet. I know I now do!

Galicia is pulpo heaven, and I miss travels there and tasting the wonderful ways in which the Galegos prepare pulpo. I also understand that the population of pulpo off the shores of Galicia is now under threat due to climate change.So, companeros, if you cannot travel to Galicia during the pandemic, enjoy these lovely tins of octopus. The "chunks"are delectable and the olive oil is of good quality. I like to saute the octopus chunks in their own olive oil with grated garlic, flakes of red pepper, and Spanish smoked paprika. Then, you can toss this delightful mix over lentils, salad greens, or pasta of your choice. Delicious.My one reservation--each 4 oz tin only packs enough octopus for one serving. So, this brand is "un poco caro" ..... so balance quality with price... así es la vida

While not as great as fresh, it's still really good. Now that I'm not on a coast that is peppered with fresh octopus, I get the best I can. Make a WOW appetizer for a party or octopus rice for yourself. It's far too expensive to treat everyone, a lot! But I do love this octopus, the ease of serving straight from the can AND it's worth every penny!

I loved the taste of the octopus. As for the olive oil, I can not judge olive oil and therefore , I cannot comment on the quality of the olive oil used. The overall combination of the octopus, sea salt, and olive oil, the taste was delicious. I ate the octopus right out of the can and would recommend this product.