Cuttlefish
It comes close to shore in spring; its ink colours risottos.
- Full season : from March to June
- Avoid : no month
- Scientific name : Sepia officinalis
Choosing well
White, shiny flesh; ask to keep the ink sac.
Sustainable fishing
Caught in pots in spring, when it comes near shore to lay eggs.
Did you know?
It changes colour in an instant to camouflage itself.
Cooking ideas
- On the plancha with garlic and parsley
- In a black risotto
- Sète style, with rouille