Madako Recipe

Cooking Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare the Octopus

   Rinse the fresh octopus under cold water. Remove the beak and ink sac if not already done. Pat dry with paper towels.

2. 2

   Tenderize the Octopus

   To tenderize the octopus, you can freeze it for a few hours or pound it lightly with a meat tenderizer.

3. 3

   Cook the Octopus

   In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Add the octopus and cook for about 45 minutes or until tender. You can check by piercing the thickest part with a fork. Drain and set aside.

4. 4

   Sauté the Octopus

   In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant. Cut the octopus into tentacles and add to the skillet. Cook for 5-7 minutes until slightly crispy.

5. 5

   Season

   Add salt, black pepper, and paprika to the skillet. Squeeze the juice of one lemon over the octopus and toss to coat.

6. 6

   Garnish and Serve

   Chop fresh parsley and sprinkle over the octopus before serving. Enjoy it warm with additional lemon wedges on the side.