Octopus Confit
- Total Time
- 1 hour 30 minutes
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Ingredients
- About 2 pounds cleaned octopus
- Olive oil as needed, about 3 cups
- 12cloves garlic, peeled and left whole
- 2dried chilies
- 5branches thyme
- Salt
- 2tablespoons soy sauce
- 2tablespoons lime juice
Nutritional analysis per serving (6 servings)
1095 calories; 110 grams fat; 15 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 79 grams monounsaturated fat; 12 grams polyunsaturated fat; 7 grams carbohydrates; 1 gram dietary fiber; 0 grams sugars; 24 grams protein; 647 milligrams sodium
Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
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Preparation
- Step 1
Wash octopus well. Combine with olive oil, garlic, chilies, thyme and large pinch of salt in saucepan, so that oil completely covers octopus (add more oil if necessary).
- Step 2
Place the saucepan over medium-high heat; bring to very slow simmer (if you have a thermometer, the ideal temperature is about 190 degrees). Adjust heat to maintain this slow simmer, and cook until octopus is tender, for an hour or more (check with point of sharp knife).
- Step 3
Remove garlic and octopus to a platter; discard thyme and oil, or reserve oil for another use. Serve warm or cool, drizzled with soy sauce and lime juice.
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