Pulpo a la Gallega

Yesterday Jose had an itch for Pulpo a la Gallega (Galicia Octopus). We both love it, but we normally eat it in a restaurant. While I was putting together the new shelves I bought for the laundry room, Jose went out a bought a whole octopus. So today we popped the sucker in a pot! Here are some photos of the process...(looks gross, but it is oh so good)

Recipe (for those who are up to the adventure):

1 whole octopus
olive oil
rock salt
spicy paprika

1. Boil water in a large pot (copper pot preferably)
2. Once water boils dip the entire octopus into the water and take it out 3 times (so that the skin doesn't get to mushy)
3. Let boil for about 30-45 minutes.
4. Take pot off the stove and let stand (still in the pot with the water) 30 minutes.
5. Cut up into bite size pieces and place on dish (preferably a circular wooden one)
6. Add a little bit of olive oil on top
7. Sprinkle with a little rock salt and spicy paprika
8. Serve with toothpicks
9. mmmmmmmmmm...good