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Octopus Terrine Salad

Octopus Terrine Salad

Discover the magic of Octopus Terrine Salad, a stunning dish with tender octopus and creamy potato salad. Perfect for gatherings and easy to make. Try it now!
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Resting Time 12 hours
Total Time 13 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 kg frozen octopus (about 8 tentacles) thawed
  • 1 tsp sweet smoked paprika (agridulce)
  • 1/3 cup flat-leaf parsley finely chopped
  • 1 kg Nicola potatoes scrubbed
  • 125 ml extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 Spanish onion finely diced
  • 1 tbsp mild smoked paprika

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Sharp chef’s knife
  • Fork
  • Terrine mold
  • Plastic wrap

Method
 

  1. Boil water in a large pot, plunge octopus tentacles for 15 seconds, remove, and repeat four times.
  2. Simmer octopus for 30–40 minutes until tender, then drain and cool for 15–20 minutes.
  3. Line a 25 cm x 10 cm terrine mold with plastic wrap, and trim tentacles to fit.
  4. Mix octopus with paprika and half the parsley, arrange tentacles in the mold, fill gaps, cover, weigh down, and refrigerate overnight.
  5. Boil potatoes whole in salted water for 40–45 minutes, then cool, peel, and roughly mash.
  6. Stir in olive oil, diced onion, smoked paprika, remaining parsley, and sea salt into the mashed potatoes.
  7. Unmold the terrine, slice thinly, place on chilled plates, and serve with potato salad.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 18gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 900mgFiber: 5gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 35mgIron: 2mg

Notes

If you can’t find sweet smoked paprika, use regular smoked paprika with a pinch of sugar. The octopus terrine can be stored tightly wrapped for up to three days in the fridge. Ensure the octopus is well-blanched to avoid rubbery texture, and check potatoes frequently to prevent overcooking. Drizzle lemon-infused olive oil over the dish just before serving for added brightness. This dish is perfect for any gathering, enhancing both casual and formal occasions.
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