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Perfectly Cooked Boiled Octopus Recipe

Name: Perfectly Cooked Boiled Octopus Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 large octopus, cleaned and cut into pieces; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/4 cup white wine or dry sherry; 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 3 cups water; Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

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Cusine
American

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Ingredients

1 large octopus, cleaned and cut into pieces

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

1/4 cup white wine or dry sherry

3 cups water

Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Directions

Fill a pot large enough to hold the octopus with the octopus and enough cold water to cover. Set over high heat. Bring water to a simmer, then lower heat to maintain simmer. Cook until octopus is tender enough that you can pierce the thick part of a tentacle with a paring knife with little resistance, about 1 hour; keep in mind that this time is a rough estimate, and the octopus may be done sooner or it may take longer, but it will get there.