Sauteed Octopus with Oregano
- 6 to 7 pound whole octopus, cleaned
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 green bell pepper, stems, seeds, and ribs removed, julienned
- 2 plum tomatoes, sliced into 1/2 moons
- 1/4 pound pitted green olives, sliced
- 2 tablespoons fresh oregano leaves, chopped
- 2 teaspoons cider vinegar
- In a large stockpot, bring water to a boil and then reduce to a simmer.
- Add whole octopus, and simmer for 1 hour.
- Remove octopus from boiling water, and let cool at room temperature for 15 minutes.
- Cut the tentacles from the head, and discard the head.
- Chop the tentacles into small pieces.
- Heat a large saute pan with olive oil over medium heat, add the octopus, green pepper, tomatoes, olives, oregano, and vinegar.
- Saute for 10 minutes.
- Serve immediately.
octopus, olive oil, green bell pepper, tomatoes, green olives, oregano, cider vinegar
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/sauteed-octopus-with-oregano-recipe.html (may not work)