Polipo Recipe
Steamed Octopus Salad with Lettuce & Baby Potatoes
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Ingredients
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Seafood
Vegetables
Potatoes
Dressing
Method
Preparation of Octopus
- 1
Clean the Octopus
Rinse the octopus under cold water to remove any debris. Remove the beak and innards if not already done by your fishmonger.
- 2
Steam the Octopus
Fill a large pot with water and bring it to a boil. Place a steaming basket over the pot and add the octopus. Cover and steam for about 30-40 minutes or until tender.
- 3
Cool and Slice
Once cooked, remove the octopus and let it cool slightly. Slice it into bite-sized pieces.
Preparation of Vegetables and Potatoes
- 4
Boil the Baby Potatoes
In a separate pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the baby potatoes and cook for about 15-20 minutes until tender. Drain and set aside.
- 5
Prepare the Vegetables
While the potatoes are boiling, chop the lettuce, slice the cherry tomatoes in half, dice the cucumber, and thinly slice the red onion.
Making the Dressing
- 6
Combine Dressing Ingredients
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, and black pepper. Adjust to taste if necessary.
- 7
Add Fresh Parsley
Finely chop the fresh parsley and mix it into the dressing.
Assembling the Salad
- 8
Combine All Ingredients
In a large bowl, add the sliced octopus, boiled baby potatoes, chopped lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
- 9
Dress the Salad
Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine all the ingredients.
- 10
Serve
Serve the salad immediately, garnished with additional chopped parsley if desired.
