Octopus Recipe

Preparation and Cooking

1. 1

   Preparing the Octopus

   In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the octopus and cook for about 40-50 minutes until tender. Drain and let cool.

2. 2

   Making the Marinade

   In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, chopped parsley, salt, black pepper, and paprika.

3. 3

   Marinating the Octopus

   Once the octopus is cool enough to handle, cut it into tentacles and place in the marinade. Toss to coat evenly and let it marinate for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.

4. 4

   Serving

   Serve the marinated octopus on a platter, drizzling additional olive oil and garnishing with more fresh parsley if desired.