Fried Octopus Tentacles: A Recipe by Carmelita Seafood
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Crispy Fried Octopus Tentacles
Prep Time
30 minutes
30 minutes
Cook Time
25-30 minutes
25-30 minutes
Difficulty
Intermediate
Intermediate
Main Ingredients
- 1 package precooked Carmelita Seafood octopus
- 1 sweet onion
- 8 small potatoes
- 1 bay leaf
- Oil for frying
Vinaigrette
- Olive oil
- Fresh parsley
- Hot pepper
- 1 lemon
- Salt
Instructions
1
Prepare the Octopus
Defrost precooked octopus by submerging unopened package in room temperature water for 30 minutes.
2
Cook the Potatoes
- Boil water with bay leaf and salt
- Cook whole potatoes 10-15 minutes
- Cool and halve them
3
Make the Vinaigrette
Mix olive oil, lemon juice, parsley, hot pepper, and salt in a bowl.
4
Sauté the Onion
Julienne and sauté onion in olive oil until soft and golden (10 minutes).
5
Fry the Potatoes
Fry potato halves until golden and crispy.
6
Fry the Octopus
Fry in hot olive oil until golden and crispy outside, tender inside.
Optimal Frying Temperature: 340°F (170°C)
7
Assemble and Serve
Layer potatoes and onions, top with octopus, drizzle with vinaigrette.
Pro Tips
- For Extra Crispiness: Lightly coat octopus in flour before frying
- Important: Shake off excess flour to avoid clumping
- Breading: Keep coating thin for optimal crispiness