Octopus à Lagareiro

• For 4 people
• Preparation time (dont cuisson) : 120 minutes
• Cooking time : 60 minutes
• Difficulty (0 to 5) : 3

Ingredients

• Octopus
  • Octopus : 2 kg
  • Salt : 2 tbsp
  • Bay leaves : 2
  • Olive oil : 200 ml
• Potatoes
  • Potatoes : 1 kg
  • Garlic : 4 cloves
  • Salt : 1 tbsp
  • Olive oil : 100 ml

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Steps

• Boil the octopus in a large pot of water with salt and bay leaves for about 1 hour or until tender.
• Preheat the oven to 200°C (390°F).
• Prepare the potatoes
• Peel and cut the potatoes into wedges.
• In a baking dish, mix the potatoes with garlic, salt, and olive oil.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 30-40 minutes or until golden and crispy.
• In a separate baking dish, place the boiled octopus, drizzle with olive oil, and bake for 20-30 minutes until slightly crispy.
• Serve the octopus and potatoes together, drizzled with more olive oil and garnished with fresh parsley.

Tips

• Make sure to check the octopus for tenderness before baking to avoid overcooking.
• You can add some paprika or chili flakes for a spicy kick to the dish.

Information

• Octopus à Lagareiro is a traditional Portuguese dish that is perfect for a special dinner or celebration.
• The name 'à Lagareiro' refers to the use of olive oil in the recipe, as it is a key ingredient in Portuguese cuisine.