Chargrilled Octopus with Artichoke Romesco
This recipe teaches you how to cook octopus to perfection.
Prep Time
• Prep and cook time: 1 hour & 50 minutes
• Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 red chilli, sliced
• 1 tsp peppercorns
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1 bunch rocket, trimmed
• 1 lemon, chargrilled, to serve
• 4 (500g each) whole octopus, cleaned
• 2 tbsps lemon olive oil, plus extra to drizzle
For the artichoke romesco:
• 2 tsps sherry vinegar
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 2 tbsps extra virgin olive oil
• 2 vine-ripened tomatoes, halved
• 2 red capsicums, halved, seeds removed
• 150g sourdough bread, toasted, torn into pieces
• 200g marinated artichokes, drained, roughly chopped
• 1/4 cup (50g) whole blanched almonds, roasted, roughly chopped
Method
- Place octopus in a large saucepan and cover with cold water. Add bay leaves, garlic, peppercorns and chilli. Bring to the boil, reduce heat to low and simmer for 1 hour or until octopus is tender. Remove octopus skin and separate the hood from the tentacles then place in a large heatproof bowl. Discard heads. Drizzle with extra lemon oil, season and toss to combine. Set aside until ready to use.
- Preheat oven to 220°C. Grease a large oven tray and line with baking paper.
- For the romesco, place capsicum and tomato on prepared tray and roast for 45-50 minutes until charred. Transfer to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap and stand for 10 minutes to soften, then peel and discard skin.
- Place garlic, almond, sourdough and artichoke in a food processor and whiz, scraping down the sides occasionally, to a paste. Add tomato, capsicum and remaining romesco ingredients and whiz until combined. Season and set aside until ready to serve.
- Preheat a large lightly greased chargrill pan to high. Chargrill octopus, turning frequently, for 2-3 minutes until charred. Transfer to a bowl, add lemon olive oil and oregano, and toss to combine. Place romesco on a serving bowl and top with octopus and rocket. Serve with chargrilled lemon.
This great family recipe is thanks to delicious Recipes at https://www.delicious.com.au/recipes/easy-octopus-recipe/1hs2r068
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