Crispy Octopus and Potatoes

Name: Crispy Octopus and Potatoes
Total time: 60 min
Ingredients: 1 pound baby red potatoes; Kosher salt; Freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; Two 4.9-ounce cans sliced octopus in paprika sauce (preferably Ramon Pena brand; see Note); 1/2 teaspoon sweet Pimentón de la Vera (smoked Spanish paprika); 1/2 cup chopped parsley leaves; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

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Using high-quality canned octopus lets you skip braising and get straight to perfectly tender octopus for this quick and delicious dish from Food & Wine's Justin Chapple. We love the Ramon Pena brand, especially the paprika variety for extra depth of flavor.

By

Justin Chapple

Published on December 20, 2017

Crispy Octopus and Potatoes — Photo: Abby Hocking

Active Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

1 hrs

Yield:

4

Ingredients

1 pound baby red potatoes
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Two 4.9-ounce cans sliced octopus in paprika sauce (preferably Ramon Pena brand; see Note)
1/2 teaspoon sweet Pimentón de la Vera (smoked Spanish paprika)
1/2 cup chopped parsley leaves
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Directions

In a large saucepan, cover the potatoes with water and bring to a boil. Add a generous pinch of salt and simmer over moderate heat until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and spread on a baking sheet to cool, then cut in half.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil until shimmering. Add the potatoes and cook over moderate heat, turning occasionally, until lightly browned and nearly crisp, about 5 minutes. Add in the sliced octopus and cook, turning occasionally, until the octopus is browned and crisp, about 3 minutes. Stir in the parsley, lemon juice and paprika. Season with salt and pepper. Serve right away.

Notes

Canned Octopus