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Baked Octopus
This recipe was submitted by a Tasty Community Member, and hasn’t been tested by the Tasty recipe team.Submit your own recipe here!
Baked Octopus

Ingredients

for 4 servings

  • 1 whole octopu
  • ⅓ cup soy sauce (80 mL)
  • lemon juice
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 2 tablespoons cayenne pepper
  • chicken broth
  • 1 package baby spinach
  • salt, to taste

Nutrition Info

  • Calories 65
  • Fat 1g
  • Carbs 4g
  • Fiber 1g
  • Sugar 0g
  • Protein 9g

Estimated values based on one serving size.

Preparation

  1. Add octopus to a large, deep pot and fill with broth until octopus is covered. Add cayenne pepper, salt, garlic, and lemon juice to taste.
  2. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 1 hour. Add 2 tbsp soy sauce and additional lemon juice while simmering.
  3. Once done, blanch octopus in a bowl of ice. Once chilled, chop into small pieces.
  4. Line an oven-safe pan with baby spinach and top with octopus pieces. Pour soy sauce/lemon juice mixture atop this.
  5. Bake in an oven at 325°F for an hour.
  6. Remove and serve.
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