Grilled Octopus Recipe
Grilled Octopus, Potatoes tossed in an Nduja Vinaigrette, Arugula, Pickled Peppers, Lemon Wedge
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Ingredients
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Grilled Octopus
Nduja Vinaigrette
Potatoes and Garnish
Method
Preparing the Octopus
- 1
Cook the Octopus
In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the octopus and simmer for 45-60 minutes until tender. Remove from water and let cool.
- 2
Marinate
Once cooled, cut the octopus into tentacles. In a bowl, mix olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Add octopus and let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
Making the Nduja Vinaigrette
- 3
Mix the Vinaigrette
In a small bowl, whisk together nduja, red wine vinegar, olive oil, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Cooking and Serving
- 4
- 5
Cook the Potatoes
Boil baby potatoes in salted water until tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain and toss with nduja vinaigrette.
- 6
