Name: Octopus Carpaccio Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 lb octopus; 1 lemon, juiced; 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1 garlic clove, minced; Salt and pepper to taste; 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley; Arugula or mixed greens for serving

Octopus Carpaccio Recipe

Goldie Pauley Modified: June 4, 2024

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How To Make Octopus Carpaccio

A light and refreshing seafood appetizer with thinly sliced octopus, dressed with lemon and olive oil.

Preparation: 20 minutes

Cooking: 45 minutes

Total: 1 hour 5 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

1 lb octopus
1 lemon, juiced
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
Salt and pepper to taste
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Arugula or mixed greens for serving

Instructions

Clean octopus and simmer in salted water until tender, about 40-45 minutes.
Rinse with cold water and pat dry. Thinly slice the tentacles.
In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper.
Arrange octopus slices on a serving plate. Drizzle with dressing and sprinkle parsley on top. Serve with greens on the side.