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
| Ingredient | Qty. | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Octopus (cleaned) | 800 | Grams |
| Shrimp (peeled and deveined) | 300 | Grams |
| Mussels (cleaned) | 300 | Grams |
| Spaghetti (dried) | 500 | Grams |
| Olive Oil (extra virgin) | 4 | Tbsp |
| Garlic (minced) | 4 | Clove |
| Onion (finely chopped) | 1 | Count |
| Tomato (canned, crushed) | 400 | Grams |
| White Wine (dry) | 250 | Milliliters |
| Fish Stock (prepared) | 500 | Milliliters |
| Parsley (chopped) | 1 | Bunch |
| Lemon (zested and juiced) | 1 | Count |
| Salt (to taste) | 1 | Tsp |
| Black Pepper (freshly ground, to taste) | 1 | Tsp |
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and chopped onion, sauté until translucent.
- Add the octopus to the pot and cook for 5 minutes, turning occasionally.
- Pour in the white wine and let it simmer until reduced by half.
- 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.
- In a separate pot, cook spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Add the shrimp and mussels to the octopus pot. Cook for 5-7 minutes until the shrimp are pink and mussels have opened.
- Stir in chopped parsley, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- 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