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Crispy Fried Baby Octopus

Deliciously crispy fried baby octopus, perfect as an appetizer or main dish.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, main
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Seafood
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 500 grams baby octopus
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cups oil for frying

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Clean the baby octopus and remove the beak and innards.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, salt, and pepper.
  3. Dredge the octopus in the flour mixture until well coated.
Cooking
  1. Heat oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat.
  2. Fry the octopus in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Remove and drain on paper towels.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 15gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Serve with a dipping sauce of your choice.

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