Jul 14 2026
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Octopus Tacos Recipe

Inspired by The River Oyster Bar
Time1h 30m
Serves4

salsa, queso fresco, avocado

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Ingredients

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Taco Filling

Salsa

Toppings

Method

Prepare the Octopus

  1. 1

    Cook the Octopus

    In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Add the octopus and cook for about 30-40 minutes until tender. Drain and let cool.

  2. 2

    Marinate the Octopus

    Once cooled, chop the octopus into bite-sized pieces. In a bowl, mix olive oil, minced garlic, lime juice, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Add the octopus and marinate for at least 30 minutes.

Make the Salsa

  1. 3

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Dice the tomatoes, red onion, and jalapeño. Chop the cilantro finely.

  2. 4

    Mix the Salsa

    In a bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Mix well and set aside.

Assemble the Tacos

  1. 5

    Warm the Tortillas

    Heat the corn tortillas on a skillet over medium heat until warm and pliable.

  2. 6

    Add the Filling

    Place a generous amount of the marinated octopus in the center of each tortilla.

  3. 7

    Top with Salsa and Other Ingredients

    Add a spoonful of salsa, crumbled queso fresco, and sliced avocado on top of the octopus.

  4. 8

    Serve

    Fold the tortillas over the filling and serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.

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