Best Mediterranean Octopus Recipes
MEDITERRANEAN OCTOPUS SALAD
A delicious and simple way to enjoy octopus
Provided by alida1
Time 1h10m
Yield Serves 3
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Wash the celery and the carrot and put them in a sauce spoon with plenty of cold water, the bay leaves, garlic, vinegar, salt and bring to the boil.
- When the water boils, holding the octopus from the head, dip the tentacles in and out of the water repeatedly for 4 times until they curl up (this will make them tender) then dip the whole octopus into the water.
- Turn the heat down, cover it up and let it cook for about 35 minutes.
- Check that it is cooked by prickling it with a fork. It should be tender, if not let it cook for longer.
- When cooked, take it out of the water and let it cool down.
- Chop it into small pieces, then add the lemon, the cooked chopped carrot, olive oil, salt, pepper, crushed garlic, parsley and mix it all up well.
MEDITERRANEAN OCTOPUS
A fresh and lovely way to eat octopus. It's been said that adding a wine bottle cork into the simmering water will help tenderize the meat.
Provided by Raquel Grinnell
Categories Lactose Free
Time 1h15m
Yield 4 salads, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Bring a large pan of water to a simmer.
- Simmer octopus, bay leaves, garlic and peppercorns in a large covered pan of water for about an hour or until tender.
- Remove octopus and rinse in cold water. Cut in half and peel outer skin by hand. Cut into 1/2 inch pieces and place in a large bowl.
- Add parsley, onion, olive oil and juice of half a lemon or more, to taste. Season with salt and pepper.
- Mix well, cover chillt for at least an hour. Serve room temperature or cool, after resting outside of the fridge for at least half an hour. Can be eaten as is served with toothpicks as an appetizer, or over spring greens as a salad (if eating as salad, double the dressing).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 169.7, Fat 8.1, SaturatedFat 1.2, Cholesterol 54.4, Sodium 263.9, Carbohydrate 8.1, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 0.8, Protein 17.6
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