Pulpo Al Olivo Recipe

Time1h 30m
Serves4

Tender octopus slices covered in Peruvian botija olive sauce. Served avocado slices and crackers.

Was this page helpful?

Help improve this recipe for others.

Send this recipe to your inbox.

We'll email it straight to you - plus weekly cooking inspiration.

Frequently paired with

The best thing to pair and share with Pulpo Al Olivo

Selected to pour

Bila-Haut Rosé Cotes du Roussillon

France

crisp · bright acidity · fruity

Open pairing →

Ingredients

Some product links may be affiliates. If you buy through them, you're supporting the site and Pekin may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

Main Ingredients

Olive Sauce

Method

Preparing the Octopus

1

Boil the Octopus

In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Add the whole octopus and boil for about 45 minutes, until tender. Skim off any foam that rises to the surface.

2

Cool and Slice

Once cooked, remove the octopus from the water and let it cool for a few minutes. Once cooled, slice the octopus into thin rounds.

Making the Olive Sauce

3

Blend the Ingredients

In a food processor, combine the pitted botija olives, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy.

4

Adjust Seasoning

Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt or lemon juice to taste.

Plating the Dish

5

Prepare the Avocado

Slice the avocados in half, remove the pit, and cut them into thin slices.

6

Assemble the Dish

On a serving platter, arrange the sliced octopus. Drizzle the olive sauce generously over the octopus. Garnish with avocado slices and serve with crackers on the side.

More from Llama Lips Restaurant Pure Peruvian Home Cooking