MARINATED OCTOPUS
Provided by Maura Egan
Categories project, appetizer
Time 3h15m
Yield About 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Wash the octopus inside and out in cold water and place in a large kettle. Add the bay leaves and 1 tablespoon salt and cover with cold water. Heat to boiling over medium-high flame. Simmer over medium heat until the thick part of a tentacle can easily be sliced, about 40 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and cool the octopus in the water for 1 hour.
- While the octopus cools, prepare the marinade: combine the olive oil, 6 tablespoons lemon juice, parsley, chopped capers, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a bowl. Whisk until creamy and set aside.
- Lift the octopus into a colander in a sink and rinse each tentacle under cold water while rubbing off the skin and suckers. Cut off the tentacles and reserve; turn the body inside out and rinse well.
- Dissolve the gelatin in 1/2 cup boiling water and stir in 2 tablespoons lemon juice. Stir in 1/2 cup cold water. Place the tentacles of one octopus in a rectangular terrine and pour the gelatin mixture over it. Refrigerate until set, about an hour.
- Slice the remaining tentacles and bodies into bite-size pieces and place them in the bowl of marinade. Toss to coat. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- To serve, invert molded tentacles onto a platter and slice. Arrange the bowl of marinated octopus alongside, garnish with the oregano and extra capers. Serve with olives and sun-dried tomatoes.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 458, UnsaturatedFat 18 grams, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fat 24 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 49 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 869 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams
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Mohamed Deinkeh
[email protected]I can't wait to try this recipe! I love octopus.
Rajib Sarkar
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to impress your friends. The octopus is always a hit.
Khusar Mia
[email protected]I wasn't sure how I would like octopus, but this recipe changed my mind. The octopus was so tender and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Ricco
[email protected]This recipe is a little time-consuming, but it's worth it. The octopus is incredibly tender and flavorful.
Jic Tail
[email protected]I've never cooked octopus before, but this recipe made it easy. The octopus was delicious and I will definitely be making it again.
Gracie Spooner
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to try octopus for the first time. The marinade is simple to make and the octopus is cooked perfectly.
Sagor Ahammed
[email protected]The marinade in this recipe is amazing! The octopus was so flavorful and tender. I will definitely be making this again.
Malcom Ethan
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the octopus turned out great! I served it with a side of roasted vegetables and it was a hit with my family.
Ariyana Reyna
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of octopus, but this recipe was surprisingly good. The marinade really helped to tenderize the octopus and give it a delicious flavor.
Victoria Cabrera
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The octopus was so tender and flavorful. I can't wait to make it again.
Wolves Uchiha
[email protected]The octopus was a little tough, but the flavor was amazing. I think I'll try cooking it for a little less time next time.
Courtney Scott
[email protected]This was my first time cooking octopus, and I'm so glad I tried this recipe. The octopus was delicious and the marinade was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.
Abu Sayed x
[email protected]I love the combination of flavors in this marinade. The octopus was so tender and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Andrii Riabchun
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the octopus turned out great! I used a store-bought marinade, but I'm sure it would be even better if I made my own.
Md. Emon
[email protected]I've made this marinated octopus recipe several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The octopus is always cooked perfectly, and the marinade is so flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe!
wEiRdO._.
[email protected]This marinated octopus recipe was a hit at my last dinner party! The octopus was tender and flavorful, and the marinade added a delicious depth of flavor. I will definitely be making this again.