BABY OCTOPUS SALAD

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Yield Makes 10 servings (as part of antipasti)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 1/2 lb cleaned baby octopuses (see cooks' note, below), thawed if frozen
1 Turkish or 1/2 California bay leaf
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon coarse sea salt (preferably Sicilian)
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano

Steps:

  • Rinse octopuses under cold water, then cover with water by 2 inches in a 5- to 6-quart heavy pot. Bring to a boil with bay leaf, then reduce heat and simmer, covered, until octopuses are tender (tentacles can easily be pierced with a fork), about 45 minutes.
  • Transfer octopuses to a colander with tongs, then discard cooking liquid and bay leaf. When cool enough to handle, cut off and discard heads and halve octopuses lengthwise. Cool to room temperature.
  • Whisk together oil, lemon juice, sea salt, pepper, and oregano. Toss octopuses with dressing and marinate, stirring occasionally, 20 minutes at room temperature.

Christel Nortje
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I've tried this recipe a few times now and it's always a hit. The octopus is always tender and flavorful, and the dressing is perfect. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves octopus.


Emad Saber
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This recipe was a disaster! The octopus was rubbery and the dressing was bland. I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.


Victoria Leonard
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my salad didn't turn out well. The octopus was tough and the dressing was too salty. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


DaLia
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This recipe is a great way to introduce people to octopus. The salad is light and refreshing, and the octopus is cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who is looking for a new and exciting salad.


Ameer John
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The octopus is always tender and flavorful, and the salad is always refreshing and light.


Ayesha Jamil
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This salad was a hit at my party! Everyone loved the unique flavor of the octopus and the dressing was perfect. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Hanim Abdurezak
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook octopus, and this recipe didn't disappoint. The octopus was cooked perfectly and the salad was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Christian Praise team
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover octopus. I had some leftover from a grilled octopus dinner and this salad was the perfect way to use it up. The salad was light and refreshing, and the octopus was tender and flavorful.


BA JABBI
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my salad didn't turn out as good as the picture. The octopus was tough and the dressing was bland.


Ismail Warraich
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The salad was good, but the octopus was a bit tough. I think I overcooked it. Next time I will cook it for a shorter amount of time.


Adem Emini
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This recipe was easy to follow and the salad turned out great! The octopus was tender and the dressing was delicious. I would definitely make this again.


Abdur Rahman Biplob
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I'm not a big fan of octopus, but this salad was surprisingly good. The octopus was tender and the salad was flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who is looking for a new and different salad.


Richard King
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This salad was amazing! The octopus was so tender and the dressing was perfect. I loved the combination of flavors and textures. I will definitely be making this again.


Rabnawaz Halepoto
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I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe, as I'm not a huge fan of octopus. But I'm so glad I did! The octopus was cooked perfectly and the salad was delicious. The dressing was light and flavorful, and the capers and olives added a nice touch. I woul


Rashad Walton
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This baby octopus salad was a delightful surprise! The octopus was tender and flavorful, and the dressing was light and tangy. I loved the addition of the capers and olives, which added a nice briny flavor. I will definitely be making this again!