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Octopus Tacos: A Unique and Flavorful Twist on a Classic Dish

It’s time to elevate your taco night with this delicious octopus tacos. Served on a warm corn tortilla and topped with a homemade chili sauce, fresh pineapples, and cilantro, this recipe is a major upgrade to your standard taco recipe. If you are looking for a new and exciting recipe, this dish is perfect for you.

INGREDIENTS 

  • Whole octopus (you can find this at whole foods or your local seafood market.
  • Salt and pepper (for taste)
  • 1 8oz can of tomato sauce
  • 2 Tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 Tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 Tbsp cider vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 1/8 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp allspice
  • 1 small onion (thinly sliced)
  • Cilantro
  • Corn tortilla
  • Lime
  • Pineapple

INSTRUCTIONS 

  1. In a large pot, boil the octopus in salted water for 15-20 minutes over medium-high heat.
  2. Once the octopus is ready, take it out of the water and cut it into pieces. Season with a pinch of salt and black pepper for additional taste. Set aside
  3. In a frying pan, heat up 1 Tbsp of olive oil over medium-high heat. Saute the onions for about 5 minutes, until it’s slightly golden. Remove the onions from the pan and set this to the side.
  4. In the same pan, add another Tbsp of olive oil and fry the octopus for 5-10 minutes or until it’s crispy on the outside. You don’t want to burn the octopus so you want to keep an eye on it.
  5. In a small blender or bowl, combine tomato sauce, tomato paste, sugar, vinegar, chili powder, cinnamon, and allspice together. Blend or mix together (if you are using a bowl).
  6. Time to serve up this the finished dish. Start with warm corn tortilla, chili sauce, 2 pineapples pieces, octopus, topped with cilantro. Enjoy.
  7. Make sure you hashtag #DinnerWithTayo, I would love to see your dish.

Easy to Make Pineapple Jerk Lobster Tacos

Transport your taste buds to the sunny shores of the Caribbean with Pineapple Jerk Lobster Tacos. These delicious tacos feature succulent lobster meat marinated in a spicy and sweet jerk seasoning, paired with juicy chunks of fresh pineapple for a burst of tropical flavor. Topped off with a zesty lime slaw and wrapped in warm, soft tortillas, these tacos are a flavor sensation that’s sure to delight your senses. Whether you’re entertaining guests or just looking to treat yourself to a gourmet meal, Pineapple Jerk Lobster Tacos are a must-try recipe that’s guaranteed to impress.

Ingredients

  • 5 lobster tails
  • Premade Jerk marinate of your choice
  • 1 can of pineapple
  • grape tomatoes, diced
  • 1 Tbsp brown sugar
  • 1/2 onions finely chopped
  • Cilantro diced
  • 2 Lime each cut in half
  • Tortilla
  • Salt (pinch)

Instructions

  1. Remove the lobster meat from the shell and set aside.
  2. Blend the pineapple, pineapple juice, jerk marinate and brown sugar together until everything is smooth. In a large bowl, mix the lobster meat and blended marinate together.
  3. In a large skillet, over medium heat, cook the marinated lobster meat for 10 minutes. Remove from the skillet off the stove once the lobster is ready.
  4. In a small bowl, mix the tomatoes, onions, and cilantro together. Season with a pinch of salt.
  5. On the tortilla, add the cooked lobster, pineapple jerk sauce, veggies together and enjoy.
  6. Don’t forget to hashtag, #dinnerwithtayo.