Jul 14 2026
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Octopus Recipe

Inspired by Lazy Betty
Time2h
Serves4

Crispy potatoes, romesco

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Ingredients

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For the Crispy Potatoes

For the Romesco Sauce

For the Octopus

Method

For the Crispy Potatoes

  1. 1

    Prepare the Potatoes

    Wash the baby potatoes thoroughly and cut them in half.

  2. 2

    Boil the Potatoes

    Place the halved potatoes in a pot of salted water and bring to a boil. Cook for about 10-15 minutes until fork-tender, then drain.

  3. 3

    Crisp the Potatoes

    In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the boiled potatoes, cut side down, and cook until they are golden brown and crispy, about 5-7 minutes.

  4. 4

    Season the Potatoes

    Sprinkle with salt and chopped parsley before serving.

For the Romesco Sauce

  1. 5

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Gather all ingredients. If not already roasted, roast the red bell peppers and tomato in the oven until charred, then allow to cool.

  2. 6

    Blend the Romesco Sauce

    In a blender or food processor, combine the roasted red bell peppers, roasted tomato, toasted almonds, minced garlic, olive oil, red wine vinegar, smoked paprika, and salt. Blend until smooth, adjusting the seasoning to taste.

For the Octopus

  1. 7

    Prepare the Octopus

    Rinse the cleaned octopus under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.

  2. 8

    Cook the Octopus

    In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the octopus and simmer gently for about 45-60 minutes until tender. Remove and let cool slightly.

  3. 9

    Grill the Octopus

    Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Cut the octopus into smaller pieces, drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and black pepper, and grill for about 3-4 minutes on each side until charred.

  4. 10

    Serve

    Arrange the grilled octopus on a plate, serve with crispy potatoes and a generous dollop of romesco sauce.

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