Octopus with Romesco: Sea Flavor with the Clean Touch of QualityFry
Jun-2025
At Quality Kitchen Academy, we bring you a recipe that perfectly combines sea and land with all the character of Mediterranean cuisine: Octopus with Romesco. The octopus, tender and perfectly cooked, is paired with a romesco sauce of deep flavor and creamy texture, creating an ideal combination for gourmet tapas or bold main dishes.
Thanks to QualityFry’s iQ equipment, you can cook the octopus smoke-free, quickly, cleanly, and efficiently, preserving its juiciness and enhancing every nuance of the romesco. An elegant and versatile proposal that brings together tradition and innovation in service of professional cooking.
- Level: Easy
- Servings: 1 person
- Time: 10 minutes
- Temperature: 150ºC / 180ºC
Ingredients:
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1 octopus leg
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3 baby potatoes
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Romesco sauce*
- Extra virgin olive oil (EVOO)
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Salt and pepper
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Flour
*Puedes hacer tu propia salsa romesco siguiendo nuestra receta de la casa Quality Kitchen Academy.
*You can make your own romesco sauce by following our own recipe from Quality Kitchen Academy.
Preparation step by step:
1. Start by confiting the baby potatoes for 10 minutes at 150°C.
2. Next, cut them in half and finish roasting at 180°C for about 3 and a half minutes.
3. On the plate, place a spoonful of romesco sauce and spread it in a teardrop shape following the direction of the octopus leg.
4. Place the roasted potato halves on top, slightly crushing them, and finish with the octopus leg. Drizzle with EVOO, sprinkle with La Vera’s paprika, and add some flake salt to taste.
Octopus with romesco stands out for its balance between intense flavor and careful presentation, ideal for bringing a sophisticated touch to your menu. The octopus, tender and juicy, is enhanced by the depth of homemade romesco sauce, creating a dish with its own identity that works both as a tapa or a main course.
To add freshness and contrast, we recommend serving it with a few arugula or lamb’s lettuce leaves, which bring lightness and a green touch that balances the dish. With QualityFry’s iQ equipment, you can cook the octopus smoke-free and with precision, maintaining its perfect texture while optimizing time and processes in professional kitchens.