Octopus and Shrimp Pasta

I have always liked octopus but always had a problem finding a good recipe. Here is a combination of some of the ones I like. Serve over the pasta of your choice.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 hr 3 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 23 mins
• Calories: 282 Calories

Ingredients

• 3 bay leaves
• 1 tablespoon kosher salt
• 1 pinch freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 1 large red onion, diced
• 2 teaspoons Sriracha sauce
• 2 pounds octopus, head and tentacles separated
• 1 pound peeled raw shrimp
• 10 Roma tomatoes, diced

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Cut octopus tentacles away from the piece that holds them together; cut into smaller pieces. Cut head in half.

Step 2

Combine octopus pieces and shrimp in a skillet over medium-high heat; cover and cook in their juices until octopus is almost tender, about 25 minutes. Transfer octopus and shrimp to a bowl, reserving juices in the skillet.

Step 3

Stir onion, salt, bay leaves, and black pepper into the skillet; increase heat and cook until juices are reduced and onion takes on the color of the juices, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in tomatoes and sriracha sauce; cook for 5 minutes.

Step 4

Return octopus and shrimp to the skillet. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook until flavors combine and sauce thickens, about 30 minutes.