Octopus (tako) Recipe
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Ingredients
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Octopus Ingredients
Method
Cooking Directions
- 1
Prepare the Octopus
Clean the octopus by removing the beak and insides. Rinse it thoroughly under cold water.
- 2
Boil the Octopus
In a large pot, bring 2 liters of water to a boil. Add sea salt and black peppercorns. Gently submerge the octopus into the boiling water and cook for about 30-40 minutes, until tender.
- 3
Cool and Cut
Once cooked, remove the octopus from the pot and let it cool. Once cool, cut the tentacles into bite-sized pieces.
- 4
Sauté the Octopus
In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the garlic cloves and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Add the cut octopus and sauté for an additional 5-7 minutes.
- 5
Add Lemon and Parsley
Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the sautéed octopus and stir in chopped parsley. Cook for another 2 minutes.
- 6
Serve
Sprinkle paprika over the dish and serve warm as an appetizer or main course.
