Octopus meat has been popular throughout the Mediterranean for centuries. If you wish to give it a try, this recipe is very easy and tasty.
1 kg | octopus, frozen, cleaned | ||
4 | potatoes, peeled, then cut into slices or diced | 800 g | |
1/4 cup | extra virgin olive oil | 65 mL | |
4 tsp | lemon juice, freshly squeezed | 1/2 lemon | |
1/4 cup | Parsley and Garlic Base | 65 mL | |
1 pinch | salt [optional] | 0.2 g | |
ground pepper to taste [optional] |
Traditional octopus processing often involved beating or pounding the flesh to damage and tenderize its fibers. Freezing does the same thing, and therefore frozen octopus is actually preferable to fresh.
A pressure-cooker will reduce the cooking time.
Keep the serving plates in the oven at the lowest setting so they are warm when you serve.
Octopus may be cooked in advance, cut into pieces, then kept in a container with its cooking liquid, and set aside in the refrigerator.
per 1 serving (290 g)
Amount % Daily Value |
Calories 490 |
Fat 23 g 36 % |
Saturated
3.3 g
17 % |
Cholesterol 100 mg |
Sodium 470 mg 20 % |
Carbohydrate 38 g 13 % |
Fibre 2 g 10 % |
Sugars 2 g |
Net Carbs 36 g |
Protein 33 g |
Vitamin A 15 % |
Vitamin C 47 % |
Calcium 12 % |
Iron 75 % |
Food Group | Exchanges |
---|---|
Starches | 2 |
Fruits | 0 |
Vegetables | 0 |
Meat and Alternatives | 3 ½ |
Fats | 4 |