Octopus in the oven
Description
The dish is prepared without unnecessary complications. Since octopus in my home is more of a luxury than an everyday ingredient, I usually serve it on special occasions. The advantage of this dish is that both the main course and the side dish are cooked simultaneously in the oven, meaning you won't have to keep running back and forth in the kitchen. So, if you happen to get an octopus, try baking it this way in the oven. The finished dish can then be served at the table.
Instructions
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Step 1
Wash and dry the octopus tentacles. Cut them into 2.5–3 cm pieces and place in a container.
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Step 2
Wash and peel the potatoes. Cut them into cubes almost twice as small as the octopus pieces and place them in the same container.
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Step 3
Add paprika, cayenne pepper, oregano, garlic cloves cut in half, and olive oil to the same mixture. Mix everything well, cover tightly with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for several hours to marinate.
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Step 4
After a few hours, take out the container and preheat the oven to 200 degrees. Remove the garlic from the container. Transfer the pieces of octopus and potatoes onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Do not stack the pieces on top of each other. Place in the oven for 10 minutes.
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Step 5
Then remove the tray and pour wine over the octopus pieces. Bake for another 15 minutes, until the potatoes are cooked and the octopus is browned. Add capers, season with salt, and keep in the oven for another 3 minutes. Voilà!