Fried Octopus Tentacles: A Recipe by Carmelita Seafood

Fried Octopus Tentacles: A Recipe by Carmelita Seafood

Crispy Fried Octopus Tentacles

Crispy Fried Octopus Tentacles

Prep Time
30 minutes
Cook Time
25-30 minutes
Difficulty
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
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