CARIBBEAN STEWED OCTOPUS
Delicious, tender octopus stewed in white wine, butter, caramelized onions, ginger, and garlic. This is a re-creation from a dish I had in Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica at a restaurant called Koki Beach. It was pretty spot-on. It is advised to wear gloves when handling an octopus because some people get a skin reaction. Since I didn't have any available, and don't have any known food allergies, I took my chances and ended up ok and rash-free.
Provided by Angela Russell
Categories Seafood Shellfish Octopus and Squid
Time 3h
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat 1 tablespoon butter and oil in a skillet over medium heat; stir in onion. Cook and stir until onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to low. Continue cooking, stirring frequently, until onion is very tender and dark brown, about 30 minutes more.
- Rinse octopus. Place on a flat work surface and cut tentacles into thirds. Chop the head into bite-sized pieces. Place octopus pieces in a gallon-sized resealable plastic bag. Mix in salt and add crushed ice. Seal the bag and place into a larger grocery bag. Pound the octopus with the smooth side of a meat mallet until as tender as possible. Remove octopus from the bag and let drain in a colander.
- Stir ginger and garlic into the skillet with the onion; cook until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Pour in wine and the remaining 3 tablespoons butter. Increase heat and bring to a boil. Add octopus; reduce heat to a simmer. Cover and cook, stirring every 10 minutes, until flavors meld, about 1 hour. Uncover and continue simmering until sauce is thickened to your liking and octopus is tender, about 1 hour more.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 366.3 calories, Carbohydrate 9.3 g, Cholesterol 115.5 mg, Fat 16.8 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 27 g, SaturatedFat 8.2 g, Sodium 856.8 mg, Sugar 1.7 g
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Ricardo Martinez
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of octopus, but this recipe might change my mind.
Scarlett Hobbs
[email protected]This recipe sounds delicious. I'll have to try it sometime.
Kent Mails
[email protected]I'm intrigued by this recipe. I've never cooked octopus before.
keegol
[email protected]I'm not sure about this recipe. Octopus can be tricky to cook.
Ann C
[email protected]This recipe is on my to-cook list. It looks so good!
majid mehar
[email protected]I can't wait to try this recipe. It looks delicious!
christina lamore
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a special occasion.
Khalif Barkhadle
[email protected]I love the flavors in this dish. It's so flavorful and satisfying.
Babar Kham
[email protected]This recipe is amazing! I've made it several times and it's always a hit.
Ehi Michael
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the octopus was tough. I'm not sure what went wrong.
Sher Brennan
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too spicy for me, but other than that it was delicious. I'll definitely be making it again, but I'll use less chili pepper next time.
Shfqat Malik
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of octopus, but this recipe changed my mind. The octopus was so tender and the sauce was so flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.
Spencer Martinez
[email protected]This is my go-to recipe for stewed octopus. It's easy to make and always turns out delicious. I love the addition of the bell peppers and tomatoes.
Nayim Hosen
[email protected]I love this recipe! The octopus is always so tender and the sauce is so flavorful. I've made it several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Hlei Curry
[email protected]This Caribbean stewed octopus recipe was a hit at my last dinner party! The octopus was so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I served it with rice and beans, and it was a perfect meal.