Crispy Braised Octopus
Tender braised octopus is doused in seasoned flour and fried until crispy, then served with lemon, for a simple but elegant starter or main course.
Equipment
- large saucepan with lid
- colander
- kitchen paper
- frying pan or griddle
- sharp knife
- chopping board
Ingredients
- 540 g octopus tentacles
- ½ teaspoon salt sea salt
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
For dredging
- 1 tablespoon cornflour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper freshly ground black
- 1 lemon
Instructions
- Ensure the octopus is thoroughly defrosted if frozen.
- Cut the tentacles so that each one is separate.
- Bring a pan of water to the boil and add the salt and tentacles to the pan.
- Add the lid and simmer for about 40 minutes or until tender. (use a skewer or carving fork to check)
- Drain in a colander.
- Use the kitchen paper to gently wipe the red parts of the skin to remove it.
- Mix the salt and pepper with the cornflour on a plate and dredge the tentacles.
- Heat the oil in a pan or griddle over a medium to high heat and add the octopus.
- Sear for a couple of minutes on each side until crispy.
- Serve with extra seasoning and squeeze of fresh lemon.
Notes
Serves 2 as a main course or four as a starter.
Nutrition
Calories: 188kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 20gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 893mgPotassium: 512mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 209IUVitamin C: 21mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 7mg
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