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Oven-Roasted Marinated Octopus

A delicious octopus slowly cooked in the oven and marinated in an aromatic mixture of olive oil, vinegar, and herbs.

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@cucharamia

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This recipe was adapted from content found on @cucharamia. Ingredients and instructions were restructured into a standardized format. The original recipe belongs to its author.

Origin
Spain
Style
MediterraneanHomemade
Diet
PescatarianLow carbGluten-free
Allergens
Shellfish
#Roasted#Mediterranean#Octopus#Marinated
Time1500 min
Portions6 portions
DifficultyMedium
Allergen Warning: Shellfish
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Cooking the Octopus

Ingredients

  • 2 kgoctopus
  • 3 unitgarlic cloves
  • 3 unitmarjoram leaves (or dried oregano)
  • 1 teaspoonwhole pepper
  • 4 tablespoonsolive oil
  • a gostosalt

Directions

  1. 1

    Wrap the octopus in parchment paper and then in aluminum foil.

  2. 2

    Season with garlic cloves, oregano, pepper, and salt. Add the olive oil.

  3. 3

    Place in the oven at 200°C for one hour.

    60 min

Marinade

Ingredients

  • 118.29 mlolive oil
  • 118.29 mlred wine vinegar
  • 4 unitbay leaves
  • 1 teaspoonwhole pepper
  • 4 unitgarlic cloves
  • 1 teaspoonoregano
  • a gostosalt

Directions

  1. 1

    Cut the roasted octopus and prepare the marinade by mixing the olive oil, vinegar, bay leaves, pepper, garlic, oregano, and salt.

  2. 2

    Let the octopus rest in the marinade for 24 hours.

    1440 min

To Serve

Ingredients

  • a gostochives
  • a gostoparsley
  • a gostocapers
  • a gostooil
  • a gostosalt

Directions

  1. 1

    To serve, use chives, parsley, capers, oil, and salt.

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Tips & Pairings

Best SeasonSummer
Pairing SuggestionsDry white wine or Rosé wine
Tips & Tricks

Make sure the aluminum foil is well sealed to maintain the octopus's moisture during oven cooking.

Nutrition

450 kcal23% of daily targetCalories per serving
5g2%
Carbohydrates
45g60%
Protein
28g42%
Total Fat
4g18%
Saturated Fat
850mg37%
Sodium

AI-estimated values

Sensory Profile

Sweetness1/5
Sourness3/5
Saltiness4/5
Spiciness1/5
Bitterness1/5
Richness4/5
Texture:Tender and juicy

Preparation & Equipment

Cooking Method:
RoastMarinate
Equipment:
Parchment paperAluminum foilOven

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