Jul 17 2026
RestaurantsVelvet BellyBlack Garlic Spanish Octopus Recipe

Black Garlic Spanish Octopus Recipe

Inspired by Velvet Belly
Time1h 30m
Serves4

roasted peppers, grilled potato + olive salad, romesco

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Ingredients

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Ingredients

Method

Directions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Octopus

    Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the octopus and cook for about 45 minutes, or until tender. Remove from water and let cool.

  2. 2

    Roast the Peppers

    Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F). Place the red and yellow bell peppers on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast for 25-30 minutes until tender and charred. Remove from oven and let cool, then peel and slice.

  3. 3

    Grill the Potatoes

    Boil the potatoes in salted water until tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain and let cool. Slice them into rounds, toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper, and grill until crispy, about 5 minutes per side.

  4. 4

    Prepare the Olive Salad

    Combine the grilled potato slices and olives in a bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with chopped parsley. Mix gently.

  5. 5

    Finish the Octopus

    Slice the cooked octopus into manageable pieces. Heat a grill pan and grill the octopus for about 2-3 minutes per side until slightly charred.

  6. 6

    Plate the Dish

    On a large plate, arrange the grilled octopus, roasted peppers, and potato-olive salad. Drizzle with romesco sauce and garnish with fresh parsley.

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