By Eddy − On Saturday, July 28, 2018, 5 years ago in Seafood Recipes
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Portuguese Roasted Octopus & Potatoes Recipe


This Portuguese roasted octopus and potatoes (polvo à lagareiro) is one of the most appreciated traditional dishes in Portugal, especially in the summer.
Portuguese Roasted Octopus & Potatoes Recipe


Preparation time 20 min
Cooking Time1 h 10 min
Ready In1 h 30 min
Level of DifficultyEasy
Servings4

Ingredients

1 octopus, about 3 lbs1 lb of small potatoes1 head of crushed garlic2 bay leaves cut in half1/2 cup of olive oilCoriander sauce (to taste)Salt (to taste)Pepper (to taste) Coriander Sauce (to taste)
1 octopus, about 3 lbs1 lb of small potatoes1 head of crushed garlic2 bay leaves cut in half1/2 cup of olive oilCoriander sauce (to taste)Salt (to taste)Pepper (to taste) Coriander Sauce (to taste)
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Instructions

  1. Put the octopus in a pot.
  2. Cover with water and simmer for about 40 minutes.
  3. After 40 minutes, remove the octopus.
  4. With a knife, separate the tentacles and head from the octopus.
  5. With the potatoes well washed and wet, season them with coarse salt.
  6. On a baking tray, preferably a clay one, place the potatoes around it.
  7. In the center, place half of bay leaves and garlic.
  8. Place the octopus on top.
  9. Season with salt and pepper,  and over top, sprinkle the remaining bay leaves and garlic.
  10. Drizzle the octopus with olive oil.
  11. Preheat the oven to 180ºC or 350ºF and bake for about 30 minutes.
  12. When the potatoes are roasted, remove from the oven.
  13. With a spoon, lightly press crush the potatoes so they open a little.
  14. Drizzle with coriander sauce (to taste) and serve immediately.
Recipe & Photo Credit: Neuza Costa, SaborIntenso.com

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maria
maria
where is the recipe for coriander sauce?
1 year ago, Saturday, August 13, 2022
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Eddy
1 year ago, Saturday, August 13, 2022
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