Fried Octopus - (Fried Polpo)
(Polpo Fritto – Purpu Frittu)
Purpu frittu is a popular dish in most Mediterranean countries. It is preferred because the octopus can be cooked in advance and easily and quickly sautéed with garlic, parsley, and olive oil and served as a warm appetizer. Slice the garlic coarsely, so that it can be removed or discarded.
- Serving Size4
- Sicilian Appetizers
Ingredients
- 2 lb of boiled polpo and cut into bite size pieces (to boil polpo follow the recipe “Boiled Octopus (Polpo)”
- 3 cloves of garlic-sliced
- ¼ cup of olive oil
- chopped parsley (small bunch)
- few flakes of red pepper (Optional)
- Salt, pepper
- 1 lemon for garnish
Instructions
1
In a large skillet heat the oil. Add the sliced garlic and increase the heat to high. Add the polpo, half of the parsley and sauté for about 3 minutes.
2
Add red peppers (optional), salt and pepper to taste.
3
Transfer it to a serving dish and garnish with remaining parsley.
4
Serve preferably hot or warm.