Spicy Garlic Octopus Stir-Fry
Tender octopus tossed with gochujang, garlic, and sesame in a hot skillet—done in 15 minutes. Korean street-food vibes, zero fuss.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 285
- Protein
- 38g
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Ingredients
- 1 lb pre-cooked octopus, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 3 tbsp gochujang (Korean red chili paste)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 whole scallion, sliced (white and green parts separated)
Instructions
- 1
Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high until it shimmers, about 90 seconds.
- 2
Add garlic and white parts of scallion; cook for 30 seconds until fragrant—don't let garlic burn.
- 3
Stir in gochujang, soy sauce, and sesame oil until it forms a smooth paste, about 30 seconds.
- 4
Add octopus pieces and toss constantly for 3 minutes until heated through and coated in sauce.
- 5
Scatter scallion greens on top and serve immediately over rice or with sesame seeds if desired.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet
- wooden spoon
- cutting board
- sharp knife
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