Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsBoqueria Fulton MarketPintxo De Pulpo A La Gallega Recipe

Pintxo De Pulpo A La Gallega Recipe

Time1h
Serves4

Spanish octopus skewer, potato, paprika, Arbequina

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Potatoes

    Wash and peel the potatoes. Cut them into small cubes (about 1 inch each).

  2. 2

    Boil the Potatoes

    In a pot of salted boiling water, add the potato cubes and cook for about 10-12 minutes until tender but firm. Drain and let them cool.

  3. 3

    Cook the Octopus

    In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Add the octopus and cook for about 30-40 minutes until tender. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.

  4. 4

    Cut the Octopus

    Once cooled, cut the octopus into bite-sized pieces (about 1-2 inches).

Assembly

  1. 5

    Skewer the Ingredients

    Take a wooden skewer and thread a piece of boiled potato followed by a piece of octopus. Repeat until the skewer is filled, leaving some space at each end.

  2. 6

    Drizzle with Olive Oil

    Place the skewers on a serving plate and drizzle with Arbequina olive oil.

  3. 7

    Season with Paprika and Salt

    Sprinkle smoked paprika and sea salt over the skewers.

  4. 8

    Garnish

    Finely chop the fresh parsley and sprinkle over the skewers for garnish.

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