Octopus with Smoked Paprika
Ingredients
- 750g whole small-medium size octopus
- 375ml (1 ½ cup) water
- 1 tbsp. white vinegar
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 3 tsp extra virgin olive oil
- Flaked salt
- Lemon wedges to serve
Instructions
Cut the body (tentacles) into individual pieces and if they are large cut in half again. Rinse and drain.
Place the octopus into a saucepan with the water and vinegar. Bring to boil and reduce heat to low, cover saucepan and cook for 40-50 minutes or until tender. The taste test is the best way to determine if they are tender enough, if when you taste they are still a bit firm simply put the lid back onto the saucepan and continue to cook until they are tender.
Drain octopus and place into a bowl.
Add paprika and olive oil and stir well to combine and season with salt.
Serve as finger food or as part of Tapas plate with drinks.
Alternatives: Pan-fry whole green prawns or squid strips in a little olive oil then sprinkle with paprika and salt.