Jul 14 2026
Restaurants›Ole Tapas Lounge and Restaurant›Octopus Al Escabeche Recipe

Octopus Al Escabeche Recipe

Time2h
Serves4

Make Octopus Al Escabeche Recipe in just 2h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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.

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

Garnish

Method

Preparation of Octopus

  1. 1

    Clean the Octopus

    Rinse the octopus under cold water to remove any sand or debris. Remove the beak and any residual innards if necessary.

  2. 2

    Cook the Octopus

    In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the octopus and simmer for about 45 minutes or until tender. Once cooked, remove the octopus from the pot and let it cool.

Making the Marinade

  1. 3

    Prepare the Marinade

    In a saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic, bay leaves, black peppercorns, and paprika. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.

  2. 4

    Add Vinegar and Vegetables

    Pour in the white wine vinegar and bring the mixture to a simmer. Add sliced onion, carrot, and red bell pepper. Season with salt and stir well.

Combining Ingredients

  1. 5

    Combine Octopus and Marinade

    Once the octopus is cool, slice it into bite-sized pieces. Add the octopus to the saucepan with the marinade and vegetables, stirring to combine everything well.

  2. 6

    Marinate the Dish

    Remove the saucepan from heat and let the octopus marinate for at least 2 hours at room temperature or refrigerate overnight for better flavor.

Serving

  1. 7

    Plate the Dish

    Serve the octopus al escabeche in a shallow bowl, garnished with fresh parsley and lemon wedges.

More from Ole Tapas Lounge and Restaurant