8 recetas con PULPO: a la gallega, con arroz, en tortilla y más 🔥

smoked paprika

🥗Healthier: sweet paprika

💰Cheaper: regular paprika

Sweet paprika offers a similar flavor profile, while regular paprika is more budget-friendly.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier with a high smoke point, while vegetable oil is cost-effective.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: yams

Sweet potatoes provide more nutrients, while yams are often less expensive.

garlic

🥗Healthier: shallots

💰Cheaper: onion

Shallots add a milder flavor, while onions are more economical.

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.

Add the octopus and cook until tender, about 45-60 minutes.

Remove the octopus and let it cool slightly.

Cut the octopus into bite-sized pieces.

Boil the potatoes in the same water until fork-tender, about 20 minutes.

Drain the potatoes and slice them into rounds.

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.

Add garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.

Add the octopus to the skillet and toss to coat in the oil and garlic.

Sprinkle smoked paprika over the octopus and mix well.

Add the sliced potatoes to the skillet and gently stir to combine.

Season with salt and cook for an additional 3-5 minutes until heated through.

Remove from heat and garnish with chopped parsley and lemon wedges.

Serve warm.

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