Octopus cooked in its own juice / Best Octopus in the World - Three Stars Great Taste Awards 2022

Cooked octopus in its own juice recognized as the "Best Octopus in the World" winning THREE Stars at the Great Taste Awards 2022. Octopus from the Cantabrian Sea that is a true gastronomic delicacy and has conquered international recognition for its exceptional flavor and unmatched quality.

The care in its preparation, cooked at low temperature, is reflected in each tentacle, offering a tender texture and intense flavor that delights the most demanding palates. Awarded for its culinary excellence, it is the perfect companion for gourmet creations or to enjoy in traditional dishes.

At Gourmetea, we are excited to offer El Viejo Pescador's Cantabrian Octopus, a product that carries the prestige of being recognized as the best in its class, providing an incomparable gastronomic experience that invites you to savor the sublime flavors of the sea.

1. Take the octopus out of the bag and let it sit for 5 to 10 minutes at room temperature.
2. Heat a grill or pan with a splash of olive oil and sear for a minute and a half on each side.
3. Season to taste.

1. First, we must prepare the potatoes. We can cook them with or without peeling (in Galicia they call this “cachelos”).
2. Cut them as desired and place them in a pot of boiling water for about 15 minutes.
3. As for the octopus, we recommend taking it out of the fridge ahead of time to bring it to room temperature. Before cooking it, you should remove the cooking juice from the bag, as it is not necessary for this recipe.
4. Since El Viejo Pescador's octopus is already cooked, simply heat it for 2 minutes in the microwave. Cut the tentacles into slices with kitchen scissors.
5. Once everything is ready, plate it on a wooden plate, first the potatoes and then the octopus.
6. Finally, season everything with: coarse salt, paprika, and a drizzle of olive oil, in that order.