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OVEN-BAKED OCTOPUS WITH ROASTED VEGETABLES — A DELICIOUS NEW YEAR’S DISH

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OVEN-BAKED OCTOPUS WITH ROASTED VEGETABLES — A DELICIOUS NEW YEAR’S DISH

After a relaxing holiday break, this tender oven-baked octopus with a medley of seasoned potatoes, tomatoes, and onions makes a perfect celebratory meal to kick off the year. Light, aromatic, and simple to prepare, it brings a touch of comfort and elegance to your table.

🕒 Prep Time: 20 min

🍳 Cook Time: 1 hr 50 min
🍽️ Yields: 2 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 kg cleaned octopus
  • 5 potatoes, sliced
  • 1 yellow onion, sliced
  • 1 large tomato (or 6 sweet cherry tomatoes in winter)
  • 1 tsp homemade vegetable seasoning (Vegeta) or mix of salt and spices
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp turmeric
  • 80 ml olive oil
  • 150 ml water
  • 1 tbsp butter, room temperature
  • A few sprigs fresh parsley, chopped
  • 100 ml dry white wine
  • 2 garlic cloves, crushed
  • Salt, to taste

Instructions

  1. Place the cleaned octopus in boiling water with 2 tbsp vinegar and cook for 20 minutes to remove any mucous residue. Drain.
  2. In a heatproof baking dish, layer the potato, tomato, and onion slices. Season with salt, pepper, turmeric, and vegetable seasoning. Drizzle with olive oil and water.
  3. Place the octopus on top of the vegetables. Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil.
  4. Bake at 150°C (300°F) for 1.5 hours until the octopus is tender and the vegetables are cooked through.
  5. Remove the foil and transfer the octopus to a serving plate while you finish the vegetables.
  6. Mix the white wine with chopped parsley and crushed garlic. Add butter to the vegetable juices in the baking dish and heat over medium stove heat.
  7. Stir gently as the butter melts and simmer for 2 minutes to meld the flavors.
  8. Remove from heat, return the octopus on top of the vegetables, and serve immediately.

💡 Tips

  • Cooking octopus briefly in vinegar water helps remove slime and tenderize the meat.
  • Low and slow oven cooking ensures juicy octopus and perfectly roasted vegetables.
  • Homemade vegetable seasoning adds a natural savory depth.
  • Serve hot for best flavor and texture.

🎉 Perfect For

  • Cozy family dinners
  • New Year’s celebrations or special occasions
  • Seafood lovers craving simple, wholesome dishes

📝 Final Thoughts

This oven-baked octopus with roasted vegetables is a comforting and elegant dish to start the year on a delicious note. Combining tender seafood with vibrant seasonal produce and aromatic seasonings, it’s sure to become a favorite.