Fried Octopus 

(" Polpo Fritto" - "Purpu Frittu")

Ingredients:

• 2 lb. polpo cooked and cut into bite size pieces
• 3 cloves of garlic-sliced
• ¼ cup of olive oil
• chopped parsley (small bunch)
• few flakes of red pepper (Optional)
• Salt, pepper
• 1 lemon for garnish

Preparation

In a large skillet heat the oil. Add sliced garlic and increase flame to high. Add polpo, half of the parsley and cook for about 3 minutes.
Add red peppers (optional), salt and pepper to taste.
Transfer it to a serving dish and garnish with remaining parsley and lemon wedges.
Serve preferably hot or warm.