Baked Octopus
Baked octopus is a delightful seafood dish that, when prepared correctly, offers a tender and flavourful experience. Traditionally, octopus can be tough and chewy, but with the right techniques, such as tenderising or freezing, you can achieve a perfect texture. My recipe will guide you through preparing a delicious baked octopus that is sure to impress.
4 Portions
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 2 Hours, depending on size
Cook: 2 Hours, depending on size
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 medium-large octopus tentacles 800g-1kg (defrosted if frozen)
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- zest of 1 lemon
- 1 tbsp fennel seeds
- 1tsp chilli flakes (optional)
- 1/2 tsp salt
To serve
- Olive oil
- Lemon wedges
Method
Filling
- Preheat an oven to 150C. Place the tentacles in a bowl and toss with all the ingredients until coated. Lay in a single layer in an oven tray that just fits the octopus.
- Cover with foil and leave to cook for 1 1/2 - 2 hours. The octopus is ready when (tender a knife should easily pierce through it). Drain the liquid (you can reserve liquid for risotto or a similar dishes).
- Slice tentacles into serving pieces (whole tentacles or pieces 2-3cm long). Serve hot or cold drizzled with a little olive oil and lemon wedges.
Alternative on BBQ
- To barbecue: Cool the octopus and refrigerate until ready to barbecue. Heat a barbecue to high lightly toss individual tentacles in a little olive oil and grill for 2-3 minutes, turning regularly until chard. Serve with lemon wedges
Recipe
Keywords:
cook
octopus
greek
italian
mediterranean
seafood
Categories:
seafood