warm octopus, paprika and potato salad

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This recipe was sent to us by Virginia of NYC. Warm Octopus Salad, or Tapas de Pulpo, is a tasty dish that can be served as an appetizer or main dish. Serve with a glass of chilled white wine and enjoy!

hot ocotpus potato salad.jpgWarm Octopus, Paprika and Potato Salad

Ingredients

  • Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 10 baby yukon potatoes
  • 4 cloves of garlic, chopped
  • 1 small shallot, minced
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 1/2 cups of chopped (cooked) octopus*
  • Sea salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste
  • 1/3 cup of water

*I buy octopus from a Greek Market which is cold but already cooked

Directions

  1. Parboil potatoes, drain, cut into 1/4″ rounds, set aside
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat
  3. Add garlic, shallot and saute for 2-3 minutes
  4. Lower heat, add potatoes, paprika, oregano, cayenne pepper, and water. Cook for about 10 minutes. Water will mostly be absorbed by potatoes.
  5. Add octopus and 2 Tablespoons of water, stir all ingredients together, cooking for 2 minutes, remove from heat.
  6. Garnish with a dash of paprika, lemon slices and/or cherry tomatoes. Serve immediately.