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Insalata di Polipo – Octopus salad

Insalata di Polipo by CookInVenice

Insalata di Polipo by CookInVenice

INGREDIENTS FOR 4 PEOPLE:

1 small octopus for each person

3 legs of celery

1 lemon

olive oil

salt and pepper

PREPARATION:

Clean the octopus thoroughly: remove the beak, the eyes, the interiors and rinse well.

Boil as a whole for at least 20/30 minutes or until the octopus is tender.

Remove from the heat, drain and chop into small pieces.

Chop the celery into small bits.

Season with salt, pepper, olive oil and the juice of a lemon.

Serve with fresh bread.