Baby Octopus Salad Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 1/2 lb cleaned baby octopuses ( see cooks' note, below), thawed if frozen
1 turkish or 1/2 california bay leaf
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tsp coarse sea salt ( preferably sicilian)
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp chopped fresh oregano

Directions:

Rinse octopuses under cold water, then cover with water by 2 inches in a 5- to 6-quart heavy pot. Bring to a boil with bay leaf, then reduce heat and simmer, covered, until octopuses are tender (tentacles can easily be pierced with a fork), about 45 minutes.
Transfer octopuses to a colander with tongs, then discard cooking liquid and bay leaf. When cool enough to handle, cut off and discard heads and halve octopuses lengthwise. Cool to room temperature.
Whisk together oil, lemon juice, sea salt, pepper, and oregano. Toss octopuses with dressing and marinate, stirring occasionally, 20 minutes at room temperature.
Cooks' notes: If you can't find baby octopuses, you can substitute a 2 1/2-lb regular octopus, though the texture will not be as delicate. Discard head of regular octopus, then cut body and tentacles into 2-inch pieces; follow baby- octopus cooking procedure (above), but simmer about 1 1/2 hours rather than 45 minutes. If your sea salt is very granular and pebblelike, crush it using the flat side of a large heavy knife or the bottom of a heavy skillet. Octopuses can be cooked and cut (but not tossed with dressing) 1 day ahead and chilled, covered. Bring to room temperature before proceeding.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	134.31 Kcal (562 kJ)
Calories from fat	80.62 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.96g	14%
Cholesterol	46.48mg	15%
Sodium	232.84mg	10%
Potassium	8.66mg	0%
Total Carbs	0.51g	0%
Sugars	0.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber	0.16g	1%
Protein	13.64g	27%
Vitamin C	1.2mg	2%
Iron	5.8mg	32%
Calcium	45.4mg	5%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	107.22 Kcal (449 kJ)
Calories from fat	64.36 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.15g	14%
Cholesterol	37.11mg	15%
Sodium	185.88mg	10%
Potassium	6.91mg	0%
Total Carbs	0.4g	0%
Sugars	0.08g	0%
Dietary Fiber	0.13g	1%
Protein	10.89g	27%
Vitamin C	1mg	2%
Iron	4.6mg	32%
Calcium	36.3mg	5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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