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Marinated octopus – insalata di polpo

Delightful Marinated Octopus - Authentic Insalata di Polpo Recipe

A flavorful and vibrant marinated octopus, or insalata di polpo, perfect for appetizers and crowd-pleasing gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 3 hours
Total Time 4 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: APPETIZERS
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Octopus
  • 2 kg octopus Choose one that is cleaned and ready for cooking.
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar Helps tenderize the octopus during cooking.
For the Marinade
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil Adjust to taste.
  • Juice of a small lemon lemon Enhances the dish.
  • 3-4 cloves garlic, chopped Adjust based on preference.
  • 1/2 bunch parsley, chopped Can be swapped with cilantro.
  • sea salt to taste Essential for flavor.

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • ceramic container
  • cutting board
  • knife

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Rinse the octopus thoroughly in a large bowl of water.
  2. Boil a large pot of water and dunk the octopus in and out of the water three times.
  3. Add the white vinegar to the boiling water and return to a boil. Simmer the octopus covered for about 50-60 minutes.
  4. Cool the octopus in the pot for several hours without draining the water.
  5. Remove the octopus from the pot, cutting off the skin from each tentacle.
  6. Combine the octopus pieces with olive oil, lemon juice, chopped garlic, parsley, and salt.
  7. Seal the container and refrigerate for a few hours before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 100gCalories: 150kcalProtein: 24gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 400mgVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best presentation, garnish with additional parsley or lemon slices before serving.

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