Octopus a la Gallega

Octopus a la Gallega is a traditional dish from Galicia. The recipe consists of cooked octopus seasoned with paprika (chili), garlic, and coarse salt.
Ingredients
6
Servings
  • 1 1/2 kilos octopus
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1 tablespoon hot pepper, or ground chili
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon sea ​​salt
Preparation
30 mins
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  • Wash the octopus well and pound it with a rolling pin for 5 minutes.
  • Boil 2 and a half liters of water in a large pot and add 2 cloves of garlic and salt. Cook the octopus in the water for 50 minutes.
  • Remove the octopus from the water, drain, and cut into pieces.
  • In a large skillet with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, sauté 2 cloves of garlic for 30 seconds. Add the paprika (chili).
  • Add the octopus and sauté for 2 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and pour the octopus and the oil and paprika sauce into a salad bowl. Add the coarse salt and mix well.

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