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Boiled Octopus

Boiled Octopus: 7 Delicious Tips for Perfect Seafood

  • Author: [email protected]
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Seafood
  • Method: Boiling
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean
  • Diet: Low Fat

Description

A simple dish featuring tender boiled octopus.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 kg octopus
  • 1 onion, quartered
  • 2 bay leaves
  • Salt to taste
  • Water as needed

Instructions

  1. Clean the octopus under cold running water.
  2. In a large pot, add water, onion, bay leaves, and salt.
  3. Bring the water to a boil.
  4. Add the octopus to the boiling water.
  5. Reduce heat and simmer for 45 minutes.
  6. Check for tenderness; simmer longer if needed.
  7. Remove the octopus and let it cool before slicing.

Notes

  • Serve with olive oil and lemon.
  • Use fresh octopus for best results.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 100g
  • Calories: 82
  • Sugar: 0g
  • Sodium: 60mg
  • Fat: 1g
  • Saturated Fat: 0g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 0g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 15g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: Boiled Octopus