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Braised Octopus with Smoky Romesco Sauce

Braised Octopus with Smoky Romesco Sauce for Home Chefs

Discover the delicious Braised Octopus with Smoky Romesco Sauce, a Mediterranean delight with tenderness and smoky flavors.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Octopus
  • 1 kg Octopus Look for fresh, firm octopus without dark spots
  • 2 pieces Bay Leaves Use dried bay leaves for best flavor
  • 4 cloves Garlic Fresh cloves enhance the broth's depth
  • 60 ml Red Wine Vinegar Provides necessary acidity; substitute with white wine vinegar if needed
For the Romesco Sauce
  • 2 pieces Roasted Capsicums Fresh or jarred options
  • 80 g Toasted Almonds For nut-free adaptations, substitute with sunflower seeds
  • 100 ml Olive Oil High-quality olive oil is essential
  • 2 tsp Smoked Paprika Adjust based on preference
  • 100 g Stale Bread Use gluten-free bread for gluten-free options

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Blender
  • Skillet

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Rinse the octopus under cold water. In a large pot, combine octopus with bay leaves, crushed garlic, and red wine vinegar. Cover with water and simmer for 45–60 minutes until tender.
  2. In a blender, combine roasted capsicums, toasted almonds, garlic, olive oil, smoked paprika, red wine vinegar, and stale bread. Blend until smooth, adjusting consistency with water.
  3. Remove octopus from pot, let cool slightly, and slice into pieces. Heat a skillet with olive oil and sear octopus for 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown.
  4. Plate the dish with a generous dollop of romesco sauce as a base, and arrange seared octopus pieces on top. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Pair with crusty bread or Butter Beans with Leeks for a hearty meal. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

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