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Baked octopus
Delicious baked octopus for a super family lunch! I will explain to you how to prepare a wonderful baked octopus.
Recipe Summary
Cooking
40 min
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients
Instructions
1
Step 1
Heat an espresso pot with a couple of liters of water and a handful of salt to high heat
2
Step 2
We submerged the defrosted octopus for a few seconds in boiling water three times. You will see that the legs curl.
3
Step 3
Submerge the octopus, cover the espresso pot and, when steam starts to come out of the spout, close and cook under pressure for 10 minutes
4
Step 4
While we peel the potatoes, cut them into slices together with the onion (we keep the little tail) and the pumpkin. Put the base on the oven tray and salt lightly.
5
Step 5
Preheat the oven to 180 degrees.
6
Step 6
Pour some cooking broth into the oven tray so that the potatoes can be cooked and put it in the oven at 180 degrees for 10 minutes
7
Step 7
Meanwhile, with scissors, the legs of the octopus and the head were torn to pieces, on the other hand.
8
Step 8
Place the legs and head on the vegetable bed. If you have run out of broth, add more. Bake another 15 minutes at 180 degrees.
9
Step 9
We depressurized the pot and opened it.
10
Step 10
If we want an extra crunch, we can set the oven grill to maximum power or just the fire up for a couple of minutes.
11
Step 11
Serve the octopus with its garnish, sprinkle the finely chopped onion stick and a drizzle of olive oil on top. Bon Appetit.
Tips for this recipe
Here are some useful tips to perfectly prepare Baked octopus and get the best results.
- Always use fresh ingredients for the best flavor
- Prepare all ingredients before starting to cook
- Monitor temperature during cooking to prevent burning
- For recipes requiring long cooking time, maintain low and steady temperature
Variations of this recipe
Try these delicious variations of Baked octopus to give a different touch to your preparation.
- Vegetarian version: substitute meat with plant proteins like tofu or legumes
- Spicy version: add chili peppers or spicy spices to taste
- Healthy version: reduce oil and increase vegetables
Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe has a Easy difficulty level, which means it's accessible for cooks of all levels.
The preparation time is minutes and the cooking time is 40 minutes.
This recipe is designed for 4 servings.
Yes, many ingredients can be substituted with similar alternatives. We recommend checking the recipe variations.
Store the preparation in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in an airtight container. Some preparations can be frozen for up to 3 months.
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