This recipe was sent to us by Virginia of NYC. Warm Octopus Salad, or Tapas de Pulpo, is a tasty dish that can be served as an appetizer or main dish. Serve with a glass of chilled white wine and enjoy!

Warm Octopus, Paprika and Potato Salad

Ingredients

• Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 10 baby yukon potatoes
  
• 4 cloves of garlic, chopped
• 1 small shallot, minced
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 1/2 cups of chopped (cooked) octopus*
  
• Sea salt and fresh cracked pepper to taste
• 1/3 cup of water

*I buy octopus from a Greek Market which is cold but already cooked

Directions

1. Parboil potatoes, drain, cut into 1/4" rounds, set aside
   
2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat
3. Add garlic, shallot and saute for 2-3 minutes
4. Lower heat, add potatoes, paprika, oregano, cayenne pepper, and water. Cook for about 10 minutes. Water will mostly be absorbed by potatoes.
   
5. Add octopus and 2 Tablespoons of water, stir all ingredients together, cooking for 2 minutes, remove from heat.
   
6. Garnish with a dash of paprika, lemon slices and/or cherry tomatoes. Serve immediately.