Spanish Octopus Recipe
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Optional Garnish
Method
Preparation of Octopus
- 1
Clean the Octopus
If the octopus isn’t pre-cleaned, rinse it under cold water, removing any beak and innards.
- 2
Cooking
- 3
Sauté Vegetables
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté until the onion is translucent and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
- 4
Seasoning
Stir in the oregano, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook for an additional minute until the spices are fragrant.
- 5
Add Octopus
Chop the boiled octopus into bite-sized pieces and add to the skillet. Toss gently to coat the octopus in the spice mixture. Cook for about 5-7 minutes until heated through.
- 6
Final Touch
Squeeze the juice of one lemon over the octopus and give it a final toss. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
Garnishing
- 7
Serve
Transfer the Spanish octopus to a serving platter. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and chili flakes if desired.
