Octopus Recipe
With capers, olives, tomatoes, onion and garlic
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Cook the Octopus
In a large pot of salted boiling water, add the octopus and cook for about 45-60 minutes or until tender. Drain and set aside.
- 2
Sauté the Vegetables
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and chopped onion, and sauté until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Add Tomatoes and Olives
Stir in the halved cherry tomatoes, capers, and sliced green olives. Cook for an additional 5-7 minutes until the tomatoes soften.
- 4
Combine Octopus and Season
Add the cooked octopus to the skillet. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Stir well to combine and heat through for about 5 minutes.
- 5
Serve
Remove from heat and garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.