Octopus Recipe

Inspired by Taberna Tapas

Time1h

Serves4

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Ingredients

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Method

Cooking Instructions

Prepare the Octopus

Rinse the fresh octopus under cold water and remove any remaining ink sacs or beaks. Pat dry with paper towels.

Tenderize the Octopus

To tenderize the octopus, you can either freeze it for a few hours or massage it with salt for about 10 minutes.

Boil the Octopus

In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Add the octopus and cook for about 30-40 minutes or until tender. A fork should easily pierce the flesh.

Sauté with Garlic

In a pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.

Combine and Season

Drain the octopus and cut it into pieces. Add it to the pan with garlic, squeeze in the lemon juice, and season with salt and black pepper. Sauté for an additional 5-7 minutes.

Garnish and Serve

Chop the parsley and sprinkle it over the octopus before serving. Serve hot with lemon wedges on the side.