How To Cook Octopus Pan Fry
Cover and reduce heat to a simmer and cook until the octopus is fork tender about 45 minutes.
How to cook octopus pan fry. Allow it to drain and cool completely. Cook the octopus until done. Cut single tentacles if a little large or leave the octopus whole if tiny.
Instructions place the octopus in a heavy bottom stock pot and add the water and bay leaves. Season with salt and serve as desired. Heat a tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil in a pan or on a flat grill until it begins to smoke.
Heat a tablespoon or two of vegetable oil in a skillet over high heat until shimmering. Fry the octopus for 2 3 minutes a side then serve with the dipping sauce. Turn and brown on other side about 3 minutes longer.