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Tinned Octopus Bites

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Tinned Octopus Bites are simple yet super flavorful tapas that take advantage of tender, preserved octopus.
Prep Time:5 minutes
Cook Time:5 minutes
Total Time:10 minutes

Equipment

  • Ceramic spoons, for serving

Ingredients

  • 4 ounce tin wild octopus
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin Spanish olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 3 tablespoons freshly chopped Italian parsley
  • Juice of 1 small lemon
  • Sea salt, to taste

Instructions

  • Heat the olive oil and paprika in a small sauté pan until bubbly and frothy.
  • Add the entire tin of octopus, juices and all. Heat gently over medium-low flame.
  • Add 2 tablespoons chopped parsley and a generous squeeze of lemon to the pan.
  • Season to taste with the sea salt and garnish with the remaining chopped parsley.
  • Serve the octopus immediately in ceramic spoons as an appetizer.

Notes

Wine Pairing Suggestions:

  • The Champagne Aubrey Brut Rose is bright and tangy, with smoky notes beneath the flavors of tart apple, fresh cherry, and juicy white peach. The texture is lacy, with a wonderful mineral finish making it just perfect for the smoky, briny Tinned Octopus bites!
Course: Appetizer, Holiday, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: Spanish
Keyword: Tinned Octopus Bites
Servings: 2 people