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.

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