Braised Octopus with seafood Pasta

Braised octopus with seafood pasta combines tender octopus and assorted seafood in a rich tomato sauce served over pasta.

Ingredients

IngredientQty.Unit
Octopus (cleaned)800Grams
Shrimp (peeled and deveined)300Grams
Mussels (cleaned)300Grams
Spaghetti (dried)500Grams
Olive Oil (extra virgin)4Tbsp
Garlic (minced)4Clove
Onion (finely chopped)1Count
Tomato (canned, crushed)400Grams
White Wine (dry)250Milliliters
Fish Stock (prepared)500Milliliters
Parsley (chopped)1Bunch
Lemon (zested and juiced)1Count
Salt (to taste)1Tsp
Black Pepper (freshly ground, to taste)1Tsp

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and chopped onion, sauté until translucent.
  2. Add the octopus to the pot and cook for 5 minutes, turning occasionally.
  3. Pour in the white wine and let it simmer until reduced by half.
  4. Add the crushed tomatoes and fish stock. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover. Simmer for 1 hour until the octopus is tender.
  5. In a separate pot, cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  6. Add the shrimp and mussels to the octopus pot. Cook for 5-7 minutes until the shrimp are pink and mussels have opened.
  7. Stir in chopped parsley, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  8. Serve the seafood mixture over the cooked spaghetti, garnishing with additional parsley if desired.

Prep

  • Thaw octopus if frozen
  • Thaw shrimp if frozen

Kitchen equipment

Large PotFish Stock