Description
A simple and delicious recipe for boiled octopus.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 kg octopus
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 lemon, halved
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Fill a large pot with water and add bay leaves, lemon, and salt.
- Bring the water to a boil.
- Add the octopus to the boiling water.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 30-40 minutes.
- Check for tenderness; it should be soft.
- Remove the octopus and let it cool.
- Slice and serve with olive oil and lemon juice.
Notes
- Use fresh octopus for best results.
- Cooking time may vary based on the size of the octopus.
- Serve with your choice of sides.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 250 grams
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 2 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 0 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg
Keywords: Boiled Octopus, Seafood, Mediterranean