Tender & Juicy Garlic Octopus Recipe | Mediterranean Style

octopus

🥗Healthier: squid

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Squid is lower in calories, while canned tuna is more affordable.

white wine

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water

Vegetable broth adds flavor without alcohol, and water is budget-friendly.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil offers health benefits, while canola oil is cost-effective.

red pepper flakes

🥗Healthier: fresh chili

💰Cheaper: black pepper

Fresh chili provides heat without added cost, and black pepper is a common substitute.

Wash the octopus very well.

Boil the octopus with half a lemon and bay leaves.

Switch on the cooker and leave it to boil, then lower the flame and cook for about 1 hour.

Cover and let it rest for another one or two hours after cooking.

Prepare the marinade with chopped parsley, minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.

Mix the marinade well and let it rest.

Cut the octopus into pieces.

Switch on the fire and heat butter and oil in a pan.

Add the octopus liquid and white wine to the pan.

Add the marinade to the pan and cook until ready.

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