📍 San Sebastián

Galician-style octopus

Name: Galician-style octopus
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 85 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cleaned octopus, 1.2 kg, thawed in the refrigerator; 600 g potatoes; 1 bay leaf; 1 teaspoon sweet or hot paprika; 3 tablespoons olive oil; Coarse salt to taste

· Lunch

Tender cooked octopus served with potatoes, paprika, olive oil and coarse salt.

Editorial content by WorldBites · 2026-10-04 · Contact

⏱ 85 min🍽 4 servings📊 Intermediate🏷 Commonly associated

Preparation: 15 min
Cooking: 60 min
Waiting and resting: 10 min

History

Associated with Galicia and its fairs, this dish is also called pulpo á feira. Potato is a frequent, though not universal, accompaniment.

Ingredients

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Preparation

1
Bring a large pot of water with bay leaf to a boil. Add octopus and simmer 40-60 minutes, depending on size, until a skewer enters easily.
2
Meanwhile, boil the whole potatoes separately for 25-35 minutes until tender.
3
Rest octopus in its water for 10 minutes, drain and slice the tentacles.
4
Peel and slice potatoes. Arrange octopus on top and finish with paprika, coarse salt and oil.