Roasted Octopus with Garlic & Alfafa Potatoes
Roasted Octopus with Garlic & Alfafa Potatoes
Classic DishPolvo à Lagareiro
Prep: 25 min • Cook: 60 min. Tender octopus roasted to perfection with aromatic garlic and olive oil, served alongside crispy roasted potatoes, enhanced with a subtle hint of alfafa for an earthy note.
- Preparation time
- 25 min
- Cooking time
- 1 hr
- Total time
- 1 hr 25 min
- Servings
- 4
Instructions
Octopus
- 1Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
- 2In a large baking dish, combine the octopus pieces, half of the garlic cloves, a generous amount of olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
- 3Toss everything to ensure the octopus is well coated. Place the dish in the preheated oven.
Potatoes
- 1While the octopus begins to roast, prepare the potatoes. In a separate bowl, toss the halved baby potatoes with the remaining garlic cloves, half of the olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- 2After the octopus has been roasting for about 30 minutes, add the prepared potatoes to the same baking dish, arranging them around the octopus.
- 3Continue to roast for another 30 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and crispy, and the octopus is cooked through and slightly charred.
Finishing
- 1Remove the dish from the oven. Drizzle with a little more fresh olive oil if desired.
- 2Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and alfafa sprouts just before serving.
Nutrition Information
- Calories
- 551 kcal
- Protein
- 35 g
- Fat
- 31 g
- Carbs
- 36 g
| Nutrient | Per serving |
|---|---|
| Calories | 551 kcal |
| Protein | 35 g |
| Fat | 31 g |
| Carbs | 36 g |
Tips
- Ensure your octopus is thoroughly cleaned before preparing to avoid any grit or unwanted textures.
- Roasting the octopus and potatoes together allows the flavors to meld beautifully, creating a cohesive dish.
- Serve immediately while hot, ensuring each portion has a good mix of tender octopus and crispy potatoes.
