Polvo à Lagareiro | Easy Fry & Grill

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

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

white wine

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic wine

💰Cheaper: chicken broth

Chicken broth adds flavor without the cost of wine.

red pepper flakes

🥗Healthier: fresh chili

💰Cheaper: black pepper

Black pepper is a common spice that can add heat.

paprika

🥗Healthier: smoked paprika

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

Cayenne pepper can provide heat at a lower cost.

Boil the octopus in salted water for 40-50 minutes until tender.

Remove the octopus and let it cool slightly.

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

Slice the potatoes into thick rounds and place them in a baking dish.

Drizzle the potatoes with olive oil and season with salt and black pepper.

Roast the potatoes in the oven for 20-25 minutes until golden and tender.

In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté chopped onion and garlic until fragrant.

Add the cooked octopus to the skillet and sear for 5-7 minutes until slightly crispy.

Add white wine, bay leaves, and red pepper flakes to the skillet, cooking for an additional 5 minutes.

Remove the skillet from heat and stir in chopped parsley and lemon juice.

Serve the octopus over the roasted potatoes, drizzling with more olive oil and a sprinkle of paprika.

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