Octopus Recipe
Browned butter, smashed garlic, chile de arbol, lime juice
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Octopus
In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the octopus for about 40-50 minutes or until tender. Remove and let cool slightly.
- 2
Sauté the Garlic and Chile
In a skillet, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Add smashed garlic cloves and chile de arbol, cooking until the garlic is browned and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
- 3
- 4
Finish with Lime Juice
Remove from heat and drizzle lime juice over the octopus. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Toss to combine.