LEMON PROVENÇAL SPANISH OCTOPUS

LEMON PROVENÇAL SPANISH OCTOPUS

2/5

20 minutes

70 minutes

3-4

Lemon Provençal Spanish Octopus is a radiant celebration of Mediterranean fire and finesse. This recipe begins with the traditional technique of ‘scaring’ the octopus, followed by a slow simmer alongside potatoes to absorb the oceanic depth. Finished on a blistering grill and basted in a fragrant blend of garlic, lemon, parsley, and olive oil, each tentacle achieves a perfect balance of smoky char and citrus brightness. The Provençal sauce seeps into every bite, infusing the dish with rustic elegance and sun-kissed vitality. Read the full recipe and bring this vibrant Spanish classic to life.

INGREDIENTS

1 whole octopus
5-6 golden potatoes
2 garlic cloves
salt and pepper to taste
2 tbsp olive oil
1 lemon
1 bunch of parsley

PREPARATION

  1. We will first prepare our grill for later use. Add some charcoal to have embers ready.
  2. First, remove the peak in the middle of the octopus and the eyes (if present) with a knife.
  3. Then, we need to scare the octopus in nearly boiling water, 3 times. Do so by grabbing the octopus by the head and dipping the tentacles in boiling water 3 times. Then, leave it in the boiling water to cook for 30-40 minutes, and add some potatoes to absorb the flavours.
  4. Let’s move to the lemon Provençal to baste the octopus later. Peel and chop 2 garlic cloves, and add them to a bowl with pepper, 3 tbsp olive oil, 1 lemon zest and juice, and some chopped parsley. Add some salt to taste.
  5. Remove the octopus and potatoes from the fire. Take the Octopus out and cut the tentacles on a chopping board.
  6. Now, on to the grill. We want the grill piping hot, so lower the main grill as close to the embers as possible and place the tentacles on the grates. Baste the octopus with our Lemon Provençal sauce, on both sides, until you see some colour (about 10 minutes each side).
  7. Slice up your potatoes and plate them. Remove the tentacles from the grill and plate them as well. Add some provençal dressing on the potatoes, and salt and pepper to taste. Hope you enjoy it!

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