The BEST Octopus Recipe EVER Marinated to Perfection

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is more affordable while still providing a neutral flavor.

paprika

🥗Healthier: smoked paprika

💰Cheaper: regular paprika

Regular paprika offers a similar taste at a lower price.

fresh parsley

🥗Healthier: cilantro

💰Cheaper: dried parsley

Dried parsley is a cost-effective alternative, though flavor will vary.

white wine

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic wine

💰Cheaper: chicken broth

Chicken broth adds flavor without the cost of wine.

Put plenty of water in a large, deep pot. Do not add salt. When the water boils, grab the octopus by the head with a hook and dip it into the boiling water up to three times. After the third time, leave it in the cooking water. When the water starts to boil again, start counting the time below.

For an octopus weighing up to 3 kg, first cook for 15 minutes in boiling water over high heat and then leave for another 20 minutes over low heat, almost without boiling. Then remove it to a tray.

Cut 3 cooked octopus’ legs into enough pieces to make 6 skewers.

Assemble each of the 6 skewers, alternating the cooked octopus with 2 cooked tinned potatoes.

Heat a frying pan over medium heat and lightly grease with oil. Cook the octopus’ skewers on both sides until golden brown to your liking.

Prepare the dressing by mixing 1 clove of grated garlic, 2 teaspoons of chopped parsley, 1/2 teaspoon of sweet or hot paprika, 4 tablespoons of olive oil, 1 tablespoon of sherry vinegar and salt to taste. Set aside until ready to serve. Place the skewers on a plate and season.

Cooking Techniques

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