Octopus Marinated with Chili Powder & Orange Peel

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Preparation info
  • Serves

    2

    • Difficulty

      Easy

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Tin to Table

By Anna Hezel

Published 2023

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Octopus packed in olive oil is one of the most luxurious treats you can buy in a tin for less than the cost of a glass of wine. The best tins contain perfectly portioned, bite-size pieces of tender, glossy purple octopus meat in a savory oil. These don’t need much tinkering to taste great, but I like to give them a quick warm bath in some garlicky, subtly spiced olive oil. The oil melds with the liquid from the can and a splash of fresh citrus and vinegar to create a broth you’ll want to ea