Description
Deliciously charred octopus tentacles cooked in tallow for a unique flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds octopus tentacles
- 1 cup tallow
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the octopus tentacles by cleaning them thoroughly.
- In a large pot, bring water to a boil and add the octopus. Cook for 45 minutes until tender.
- Drain and allow the octopus to cool slightly.
- In a skillet, heat the tallow over medium heat until hot.
- Season the octopus tentacles with paprika, sea salt, and black pepper.
- Place the tentacles in the hot tallow and char on each side for about 3-4 minutes.
- Remove from heat and allow to rest before serving.
Notes
- Double-check the tenderness of the octopus before charring – it should be easily pierced with a fork.
- Serve with a squeeze of lemon for added zest.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tentacle per person
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0 grams
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 30 grams
- Saturated Fat: 10 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 0 grams
- Fiber: 0 grams
- Protein: 25 grams
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
Keywords: octopus, charred, tallow, seafood, recipe