Octopus recipes

[Venisonpie]

Whilst in covid isolation I thought it was a good idea to buy some pre steamed octopus tentacles. Now they're the last thing in the fridge I've got to do something with them.

Any ideas beyond a google?

[Petrus1983]

Absolutely no idea but watching with interest.

[LunarOne]

When I've got octopus tentacles, I tend to do it Galician style which is basically boiled octopus sliced into chunky rings, and then served with olive oil, paprika and sea salt. I tend to mix some paprika (you can use sweet, normal or spicy or a mix) into the olive oil and then drizzle it over the octopus, and then sprinkle salt on top. Traditionally it's served on slices of potato, but I don't like potatoes so I do them just like that cold and serve with a cocktail stick.

For a slightly different experience, you can heat up a grill pan super hot with a little oil and let the octopus tentacles sit in there until they have char marks. It makes the hot and delicious, then treat as before. You can also add a hint of garlic to the olive oil before serving but I'm a garlic lover and it's not traditional.

Google Galician octopus, Pulpo a la Gallega, or Pulpo a la Feria.

Or slice thinly and eat as Tako sashimi with a touch of soy sauce.

[21TonyK]

Skip the first step and fire up the BBQ, did something similar to this last (or possibly previous!) summer as a starter.

https://www.greatbritishchefs.com/recipes/octopus-...

[twing]

This episode https://www.rickstein.com/blog/rick-stein-the-road...
was on last night. Sure you can find it on YouTube. Really nice, simple octopus recipe on there that looked superb.

[Venisonpie]

Some fantastic suggestions, thanks. WFH tomorrow and Friday so will try one and report back.

[Mobile Chicane]

Slow-cooked with tomato, chilli and garlic.

[Venisonpie]

I decided to go for a simple galician recipe, octopus really is superb - perhaps be a bit more adventurous next time.

[LunarOne]

Venisonpie said:

I decided to go for a simple galician recipe, octopus really is superb - perhaps be a bit more adventurous next time.

I'm glad you liked my suggestion! It really is a seafood that works well with simple preparation and it's nowhere near as frightening as people think!