Mediterranean Octopus

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Ingredients

  • 1 lb octopus, fresh and cleaned
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 3 fresh garlic cloves
  • 8 -10 peppercorns
  • 1 bunch parsley, finely chopped
  • 1 small red onion
  • 1 fresh lemon, juiced
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • salt and pepper

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pan of water to a simmer.
  2. Simmer octopus, bay leaves, garlic and peppercorns in a large covered pan of water for about an hour or until tender.
  3. Remove octopus and rinse in cold water. Cut in half and peel outer skin by hand. Cut into 1/2 inch pieces and place in a large bowl.
  4. Add parsley, onion, olive oil and juice of half a lemon or more, to taste. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. Mix well, cover chillt for at least an hour. Serve room temperature or cool, after resting outside of the fridge for at least half an hour. Can be eaten as is served with toothpicks as an appetizer, or over spring greens as a salad (if eating as salad, double the dressing).

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

486 kcal 24% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 15.4g 31% DV
Total Fat 32.8g 42% DV
Carbs 44.4g 16% DV
Fiber 16.5g 59% DV
Sugar 2.6g 5% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9931mg 100% DV
Potassium 1806.3mg 38% DV
Cholesterol 10.3mg 3% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 80.8mcg 9% DV
Vitamin C 64mg 71% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 286.5mg 22% DV
Iron 26.6mg 100% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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