Hamburguesa de Pulpo

The Hamburguesa de Pulpo is a unique and flavorful Spanish burger that combines tender octopus with a zesty aioli and fresh toppings. This high-protein dish offers a delightful twist on the classic burger, perfect for seafood lovers.

Ingredients

• Octopus - 300 grams
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Paprika - 1 teaspoon
• Sea salt - 1 teaspoon
• Freshly ground black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
• Burger buns - 2 units
• Lettuce - 2 leaves
• Tomato - 1 medium, sliced
• Red onion - 1/4 small, thinly sliced
• Lemon - 1, for juice
• Aioli - 4 tablespoons
• Fresh parsley - 1 tablespoon, chopped

Steps

1. In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the octopus and cook for about 20 minutes until tender. Drain and let it cool.
2. Once cooled, chop the octopus into bite-sized pieces and place it in a bowl.
3. Add olive oil, minced garlic, paprika, sea salt, and black pepper to the chopped octopus. Mix well to combine.
4. Heat a skillet over medium heat and add the octopus mixture. Cook for about 5-7 minutes until slightly crispy, stirring occasionally.
5. While the octopus is cooking, toast the burger buns lightly on another skillet or in a toaster.
6. Assemble the burgers by placing a lettuce leaf on the bottom half of each bun, followed by the crispy octopus. Top with sliced tomato, red onion, a squeeze of fresh lemon juice, and a generous dollop of aioli.
7. Finish with the top half of the bun and serve immediately, garnished with chopped parsley.

Nutrition

• Calories: 550
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 40 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 100 mg
• Total Fat: 30 g
• Saturated Fat: 5 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 25 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, supporting muscle growth and repair.
• Rich in omega-3 fatty acids, benefiting heart health.

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