Fried Octopus(Octopus Fritti)  
["3 lb. small octopus", "1 c. flour", "1/4 tsp. pepper", "olive oil for frying"]
["Clean", "octopus", "by", "soaking", "in salt water and pounding octopus against side of bowl.", "This helps remove any sand that may be", "trapped", "in", "suction cups.", "Cut off head and only use tentacles.", "Wash,", "rinse", "and drain again.", "Cut with scissors, keeping", "2", "tentacles together.", "Drain octopus in colander and place", "flour", "in", "bowl with pepper.", "Heat oil in large skillet and dip", "octopus", "in flour and then into oil.", "Fry on medium-high heat, cooking about 8 minutes on each side.", "Brown well, but", "be careful not to burn.", "To serve, place on warm platter with", "lemon wedges,", "if desired.", "Keep warm in oven until all frying is complete.", "Makes 5 to 6 servings."]
["octopus", "flour", "pepper", "olive oil"]