Octopus with Olive Oil and Paprika

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Level: Easy

Serves: 4

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Description

Pairing this dish with a crunchy baguette and a bottle of Shiraz would be perfection.

Ingredients

  • 1 whole Onion, Peeled And Cut In Half
  • 1 whole Frozen Octopus, Thawed
  • 3 Tablespoons Olive Oil, To Drizzle
  • 1 pinch Sweet Paprika
  • 2 pinches Nori Flakes, To Sprinkle

Preparation

1. Fill a large pot with water and add onion, bringing it to a rolling boil.
2. Gently slide the octopus into the water and bring to a boil again. Cook for 20 minutes, or until a toothpick is easily inserted into the flesh.
3. Turn off heat and allow octopus to sit in the hot water for 15 more minutes.
4. Remove octopus from water and, on a large cutting board, chop into bite-sized pieces. Discard the onion.
5. Arrange chunks in a small pile on a rustic dish. Drizzle with oil, and sprinkle with paprika and nori flakes.
6. Serve at room temperature.

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