MARINATED OCTOPUS

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Provided by Maura Egan

Categories     project, appetizer

Time 3h15m

Yield About 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 pounds octopus
2 fresh bay leaves
1/2 cup olive oil
6 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, and 2 tablespoons extra if using gelatin
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons chopped salted capers, plus extra for sprinkling
Salt and pepper
1 envelope unflavored gelatin
Sprigs fresh oregano
1/2 cup black olives
1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil

Steps:

  • Wash the octopus inside and out in cold water and place in a large kettle. Add the bay leaves and 1 tablespoon salt and cover with cold water. Heat to boiling over medium-high flame. Simmer over medium heat until the thick part of a tentacle can easily be sliced, about 40 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and cool the octopus in the water for 1 hour.
  • While the octopus cools, prepare the marinade: combine the olive oil, 6 tablespoons lemon juice, parsley, chopped capers, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a bowl. Whisk until creamy and set aside.
  • Lift the octopus into a colander in a sink and rinse each tentacle under cold water while rubbing off the skin and suckers. Cut off the tentacles and reserve; turn the body inside out and rinse well.
  • Dissolve the gelatin in 1/2 cup boiling water and stir in 2 tablespoons lemon juice. Stir in 1/2 cup cold water. Place the tentacles of one octopus in a rectangular terrine and pour the gelatin mixture over it. Refrigerate until set, about an hour.
  • Slice the remaining tentacles and bodies into bite-size pieces and place them in the bowl of marinade. Toss to coat. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
  • To serve, invert molded tentacles onto a platter and slice. Arrange the bowl of marinated octopus alongside, garnish with the oregano and extra capers. Serve with olives and sun-dried tomatoes.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 458, UnsaturatedFat 18 grams, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fat 24 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 49 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 869 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams

Nwanyieze Ikonnie (Nwanyiking001)
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This is a great recipe for marinated octopus. The octopus was tender and flavorful, and the marinade was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Ashok k RAy AMAT jankinagar
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This recipe was easy to follow and the octopus turned out great. I will definitely be making this again.


Ertay Tanya
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. The octopus is always tender and flavorful, and the marinade is perfect. I highly recommend this recipe.


Succito Rubito
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This recipe is a keeper! The octopus was tender and flavorful, and the marinade was perfect. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Rizwan Luni
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I was skeptical about this recipe, but I'm so glad I tried it. The octopus was tender and flavorful, and the marinade was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Raphael Tonic
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This recipe is a winner! The octopus was tender and juicy, and the marinade was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Habeeb Bakare
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I've never made octopus before, but this recipe made it easy. The octopus was tender and flavorful, and the marinade was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Luthfur Rahman
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This is a great recipe for marinated octopus. The octopus was tender and flavorful, and the marinade was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Kim Hodges
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I love this recipe! The octopus is always tender and flavorful, and the marinade is perfect. I've made it several times and it's always a hit with my friends and family.


Syrie Galaga
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This recipe was easy to follow and the octopus turned out great. I will definitely be making this again.


Ranasahzeb sahzeb
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. The octopus is always tender and flavorful, and the marinade is perfect. I highly recommend this recipe.


Ihtisham Gaming
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This recipe is a keeper! The octopus was tender and delicious, and the marinade was spot-on. I will definitely be making this again.


adetomiwa ayomide
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I'm not usually a fan of octopus, but this recipe changed my mind. The marinade was so flavorful and the octopus was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Cherien Pador canque
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This is the best marinated octopus recipe I've ever tried. The octopus was so tender and juicy, and the marinade added so much flavor. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Nsanja Shafic
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My family loved this dish! The octopus was tender and flavorful, and the marinade was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


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