# Octopus with Potatoes

Recipe by [Luca Martelli](https://fridge.menu/en/u/lucamartelli)

A classic octopus and potato salad, dressed with olives, chilli, garlic and lemon.

Servings: 6 · Prep 20 min · Cook 60 min · Fish

Contains: fish and seafood

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## Ingredients

- 1 pcs [Octopus](https://fridge.menu/en/i/octopus) — 1-1.2 kg
- 2 pcs [Lemons, juiced](https://fridge.menu/en/i/lemon-juice)
- 1 pcs [Celery stick](https://fridge.menu/en/i/celery)
- 1/2 pcs [Onion](https://fridge.menu/en/i/onion)
- 1 bunch [Parsley](https://fridge.menu/en/i/parsley)
- 1 pinch [Salt](https://fridge.menu/en/i/salt)
- 100 g [Green olives, pitted](https://fridge.menu/en/i/black-olives-pitted)
- 1 tbsp [White vinegar](https://fridge.menu/en/i/vinegar)
- 1 pcs Fresh chilli pepper
- 2 clove [Garlic](https://fridge.menu/en/i/garlic)
- 6 pcs [Potatoes](https://fridge.menu/en/i/potato)
- 2 tbsp [Olive oil](https://fridge.menu/en/i/olive-oil)

## Steps

1. Clean the octopus thoroughly. Bring a large pot of water to the boil, add the celery, onion and garlic. When it boils, dip the octopus in three times, holding it by the head.
2. Fully submerge the octopus in the water and simmer gently. (45 min)
3. Cover and continue simmering gently for even cooking. It is ready when the thickest part reaches 63°C.
4. Leave the octopus in the cooking liquid to cool.
5. Boil the potatoes in their skins in salted boiling water. (20 min)
6. In a bowl, coarsely chop the fresh chilli, then add the garlic, olives, parsley, white vinegar, lemon juice, salt and olive oil.
7. Peel the potatoes, cut into cubes and add to the bowl.
8. Rinse the octopus and remove any excess skin.
9. Cut the octopus into small pieces, add to the olives and potatoes, and mix well.
10. Slice the octopus head very thinly and add to the rest of the ingredients, mixing well.
11. Serve, shaping portions with a cooking ring, sprinkling with parsley and a drizzle of olive oil.

## What was changed

Chilli flakes were swapped for Fresh chilli pepper, since the recipe chops it rather than sprinkling flakes.

Published 2026-10-09

https://fridge.menu/en/r/octopus-with-potatoes-a18rzzdf

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