Octopus in olive oil and lemon sauce

Ingredients for 4 servings:

• 1 octopus (squid), whole, also frozen
• ½ cup lemon juice
• ½ cup olive oil
• some pepper
• 1 garlic clove(s)

Instructions

Working time approx. 15 minutes; Total time approx. 15 minutes

Cretan

Thaw the octopus if necessary, clean it, and cut off the head. Place the whole octopus in a covered pot and cook without water, first over low heat and then over medium heat, for about 35-40 minutes. Liquid will run out and then be absorbed again. The octopus is then cooked. If the pot runs out of liquid before the time is right, you can add a little more water. It’s important not to add salt; the octopus is already salty! For the sauce, mix the lemon juice with olive oil, garlic, and pepper (don’t use salt here either!) and pour over the octopus. Serve immediately or let it cool in the sauce first.