Pulpo a la Gallega
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Pulpo a la Gallega

Tender simmered octopus served over warm potatoes with fruity olive oil, sweet Spanish paprika, and a finishing pinch of flaky salt. This classic Galician preparation is simple, elegant, and deeply satisfying.

95 min 4 Portionen Medium
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Zubereitung

1
Fill a large pot with enough water to cover the octopus generously. Add the bay leaf, peppercorns, and a modest pinch of salt, then bring the water to a steady boil over high heat.
2
Holding the octopus by the head, dip the tentacles into the boiling water three times, lifting them out between dips. On the fourth dip, lower the octopus fully into the pot; the tentacles should curl tightly.
3
Reduce the heat to maintain a gentle simmer, cover partially, and cook for 45 to 60 minutes, depending on thickness. The octopus is ready when a knife slides easily into the thickest part of a tentacle.
A knife testing a simmered octopus tentacle for tenderness. KI-generiertes Bild
4
Transfer the octopus to a board and let it rest for 10 minutes. Reserve 250 ml of the cooking liquid, then slice the tentacles crosswise into pieces about 1 cm thick.
5
Meanwhile, place the potatoes in a saucepan, cover with cold water, and season with salt. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 12 to 15 minutes, until tender when pierced but still holding their shape. Drain well.
6
Warm the olive oil in a small pan over low heat for 1 minute. Remove from the heat and stir in the sweet paprika; it should become fragrant and vivid red without browning.
7
Arrange the warm potatoes on a serving platter and lay the sliced octopus over them. Spoon the paprika oil across the top, finish with flaky sea salt, and serve immediately while warm.
Sliced octopus over warm potatoes with paprika oil and flaky sea salt. KI-generiertes Bild

Warum dieses Rezept gelingt

Slow simmering turns octopus tender while keeping its clean, briny character. Warm potatoes provide a soft, earthy base, and olive oil, paprika, and sea salt create the vivid finish associated with Galicia.

Aufbewahren und Aufwärmen

So bewahrst du es auf

Refrigerate cooled octopus and potatoes separately in airtight containers for up to 2 days. Store the paprika oil separately if possible.

So wärmst du es auf

Reheat the potatoes gently in a covered skillet with a splash of water. Warm the sliced octopus briefly in the same pan or in a steamer; avoid prolonged reheating, which can toughen it.

Nährwerte / Portion

491kcal
41,76 gEiweiß
41,49 gKohlenhydrate
16,91 gFett
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Veröffentlicht 20 Aug. 2026 · aktualisiert 20 Aug. 2026