Marinated Octopus – Insalata di Polpo
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Marinated Octopus – Insalata di Polpo, a Mediterranean-inspired dish that brings the taste of the sea to your table. This refreshing salad features tender octopus marinated in zesty lemon juice, aromatic garlic, and fresh herbs. Perfect for summer gatherings or elegant dinners, this dish is visually stunning and a true crowd-pleaser. Impress your guests with this delightful seafood experience that’s easy to prepare and bursting with flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds fresh octopus
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Clean the octopus: Rinse under cold water and remove any beak or ink sac.
- Cook the octopus: Boil salted water in a large pot, add cleaned octopus, reduce to simmer for 30-40 minutes until tender.
- Shock it: Transfer cooked octopus to an ice bath to stop cooking and maintain color.
- Slice: Once cooled, cut into bite-sized pieces.
- Mix marinade: Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, parsley, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
- Marinate: Toss sliced octopus in the marinade; refrigerate for at least one hour (or overnight).
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 60mg