Fried Octopus Recipe

Name: Fried Octopus
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large octopus; 2 onions; 2 red peppers; 2 tomatoes ripe; 4 garlic cloves; 6 medium potatoes; 6 ounces white wine; paprika; salt; extra-virgin olive oil; chile pepper optional

Servings: persons

1 large octopus
2 onions
2 red peppers
2 tomatoes ripe
4 garlic cloves
6 medium potatoes
6 ounces white wine
paprika
salt
extra-virgin olive oil
chile pepper optional

1
Freeze octopus to tenderize, and then cook in plenty of boiling water for one hour.
2
Drain well and set aside.
3
Slice onions and saute in a large pot.
4
When onion is almost translucent, add red pepper cut into chunks and whole garlic cloves.
5
Saute vegetables, stirring occasionally.
6
Add quartered tomatoes and saute briefly.
7
In a separate pan, heat oil and saute potatoes.
8
Add chopped octopus to pot with onion mixture.
9
Season with salt and pepper and drizzle with white wine.
10
Let wine reduce.
11
Add fried potatoes to mixture.
12
Stir well and simmer.
13
If more spice is desired, add chile pepper along with potatoes.

286

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 large octopus, 2 onions, 2 red peppers, 2 tomatoes ripe, and more.

Yes, Fried Octopus falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Fried Octopus

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