Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 200kcal
Equipment
- Large pot
Ingredients
Octopus Ingredients
- 1 kg octopus Choose fresh for the best flavor; frozen can also work, thawed.
Broth Ingredients
- 1 onion, quartered Adds savory depth.
- 2 bay leaves Infuse aromatic notes.
- salt to taste Start with a pinch and adjust.
- water as needed To cover the octopus.
Instructions
Cooking Steps
- Clean the octopus under cold running water.
- Prepare your pot by adding water along with the quartered onion, bay leaves, and a sprinkle of salt.
- Boil the water until it reaches a rolling boil (about 5-7 minutes).
- Immerse the octopus in the boiling water, cooking it fully submerged.
- Simmer on low heat for 45 minutes for even tenderness.
- Check for tenderness by piercing a thick tentacle with a fork.
- Remove the octopus from the pot and let it cool slightly before slicing.
- Optional: Drizzle with olive oil and a squeeze of lemon before serving.
Notes
If storing pieces, separate them with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy serving later.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 200kcal | Protein: 30g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 500mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 1.5mg
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