Pulpo a la Gallega
Tender boiled octopus drizzled with olive oil, paprika, and sea salt—a classic Spanish Galician dish that's simple yet incredibly flavorful.
⏱ 75 minServes 4Spanish
Ingredients
- •2 lbs fresh octopus
- •1 medium onion, halved
- •4 cloves garlic
- •2 bay leaves bay leaves
- •1 teaspoon sea salt
- •1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- •1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- •1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- •2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
- •fresh parsley, chopped
Directions
- 1Fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil with onion, garlic, and bay leaves.
- 2Add the octopus and boil for 45-50 minutes until tender; a fork should pierce the flesh easily.
- 3Boil the potatoes separately in salted water for 15-20 minutes until tender, then drain.
- 4Remove the octopus, let cool slightly, then cut into bite-sized pieces.
- 5Arrange octopus and potatoes on a serving plate or wooden board.
- 6Drizzle generously with olive oil and sprinkle paprika, red pepper flakes, sea salt, and fresh parsley over top.
- 7Serve warm or at room temperature with crusty bread.
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