Pulpo a La Gallega

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1. 1Step 1: Wash the potatoes and place them in a pot of cold water with a pinch of salt. Bring the water to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and cook until the potatoes can be easily pierced with a fork. Be careful not to overcook them until they are mushy. Let them cool slightly, then cut into slabs about ½ inch thick.
2. 2Step 2: While the potatoes are cooking, remove the octopus from the package and cut the tentacles into 1-inch pieces. Gently sauté the pieces in a pan with a little olive oil to brown the skin. Taste and season with salt if needed.
3. 3Step 3: To serve, place the octopus pieces on the potato slices. Arrange on a traditional wooden plate or a large dish or tray of your choice. Season with sea salt, sprinkle smoked paprika over the whole dish, and drizzle with good-quality olive oil.