Luciana-style octopus

Luciana-style octopus

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Luciana-style octopus is a typical Neapolitan recipe: octopus stewed with tomato sauce, olives and capers. A simple, tasty and authentic Mediterranean dish, born in the tradition of the Santa Lucia district.

Difficulty: Easy
Cooking: 20 min
Preparation: 0 min
Country: Italia

Ingredients

No. of servings
  • Cleaned octopus (frozen)800 g
  • Dry white wine0.5 Glasses
  • Fresh chili pepper (seedless)1 Unit
  • Garlic (clove)1 Clove
  • Salted capers20 g
  • Gaeta olives50 g
  • Tomato sauce300 ml
  • Extra virgin olive oilto taste
  • Fresh parsleyto taste
  • Saltto taste

Preparation

  1. STEP 1 OF 7

    Defrost and rinse the octopus under running water and dry it well.

  2. STEP 2 OF 7

    In a pan, add extra virgin olive oil, the garlic clove in its skin and the chopped chili pepper; sauté for a few minutes.

  3. STEP 3 OF 7

    Add the dried octopus and cook until it curls up.

  4. STEP 4 OF 7

    Deglaze with white wine and let the alcohol evaporate.

  5. STEP 5 OF 7

    Add the tomato sauce, capers and olives and season with salt.

  6. STEP 6 OF 7

    Cover and cook over low heat for 20 minutes.

  7. STEP 7 OF 7

    At the end of cooking, sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley and serve.

Suggestions

  • Large pan

  • Wooden spoon

  • White wine

General information

Storage instructions

Consume immediately

More information

It is recommended to serve with a fresh Vermentino. Consume immediately.

Origin

Italia, Campania

Analysis

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Macronutrients (100 gr)

Energy (kcal)77.42
Carbohydrates (g)1.9
of which sugars (g)1.25
Fat (g)2.49
of which saturates (g)0.49
Protein (g)9.89
Fibre (g)0.46
Salt (g)0.44
  • Protein
    9.89g · 57%
  • Carbohydrates
    1.9g · 11%
  • Fat
    2.49g · 32%