baby octopus

"Octopus paired with fiery calabrian salami is the perfect between-meals snack" - Phoebe Wood.

Baby Octopus With 'Nduja Recipe

(60 milliliters) extra virgin olive oil

garlic cloves, crushed

’nduja (spreadable chilli spicy salami –

baby octopus, cleaned, heads removed

(80 milliliters) white (dry) vermouth (substitute white wine)

parsley

Baby octopus with 'nduja recipe

These octopus skewers are not only effortlessly impressive, but they also taste amazing too. Perfect for when friends and family are popping over.

Glazed octopus skewers with chunky fattoush

pear cider

olive oil

pomegranate

baby octopus, cleaned

(80 milliliters) apple cider vinegar

marjoram

Lebanese breads, torn

mixed heirloom cherry tomatoes

flat-leaf parsley, leaves picked

Lemon

Recipe video above. Here&#39;s an easy, outrageously delicious way to cook baby octopus: simmered until tender, marinated in bold Mediterranean flavours, seared until crispy. Add a Greek Salad, bread for mopping and a glass of chilled wine for the perfect summer meal!2 kg / 4 lb raw baby octopus will serve 5 to 6 people as a main - it shrinks quite substantially. It might even be better the next day, so look forward to leftovers!

Crispy marinated baby octopus

water

onion (, halved, skin on)

garlic (, smashed (Note 2))

tsp black peppercorns

tsp cooking salt (kosher salt)

lemon juice ((or apple cider vinegar))

parsley stems ((with leaves))

bay leaves (, fresh or dried)

extra virgin olive oil

garlic (, very finely minced (or use garlic press))

tsp lemon zest ((one large lemon))

lemon juice

tsp dried red chilli flakes ((red pepper flakes), optional)

tsp each cooking/kosher salt and black pepper

tbsp canola oil ((for BBQ or large skillet))

tsp parsley (, finely chopped (optional))

red chilli (, finely sliced (optional))

Lemon wedges ((highly recommended))

Braising - Put all the braising liquid ingredients in a large pot and bring to a boil over high heat. Add octopus, bring back up to the boil, then reduce the heat to low so the water is simmering very, very gently. Scoop off and discard scum off the surface when it accumulates.

Braise 1 hour until tender, first checking at the 45 minute mark, or until octopus is tender (take a little nibble to check!).

Drain octopus in a colander. Pick out and discard the bay leaves, onion etc. Transfer octopus into a bowl.

Marinate - Mix marinade ingredients in a bowl. Pour over the octopus (while still hot). Toss, allow to fully cool, cover with cling wrap then marinate overnight in the fridge. (Note 4)

Cook until crispy (BBQ) - Heat a BBQ hot plate on medium high until hot. Spread oil across the hot plate. Use tongs to transfer the octopus onto the BBQ (leave residual oil behind), spread out and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, rotating as needed to brown all over, and most especially ensuring the legs are golden and crispy. (Stove - use a large skillet, cook in 2 or 3 batches).

Serve - Pile octopus on a plate. Sprinkle with parsley and chilli, add lemon wedges. EAT and be happy! Serve with bread for mopping or see Note 4 for crushed potatoes pictured in post dressed with residual marinade.

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