Polpo Alla Griglia Recipe
Char-grilled octopus, perfectly tender, served over whipped feta and finished with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. Accompanied by sweet cherry tomatoes and briny capers for a bright, Mediterranean balance of flavors.
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Ingredients
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Octopus
Whipped Feta
Garnish
Method
Preparing the Octopus
- 1
Boil the Octopus
In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the cleaned octopus and simmer for about 45 minutes until tender. Remove from the pot and let it cool slightly.
- 2
- 3
Making the Whipped Feta
- 4
Blend the Ingredients
In a food processor, combine crumbled feta cheese, softened cream cheese, Greek yogurt, olive oil, minced garlic, and black pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- 5
Adjust Seasoning
Taste the whipped feta and adjust the seasoning if necessary. Set aside until ready to serve.
Assembling the Dish
- 6
Prepare the Dish
On a large serving plate, spread a generous layer of whipped feta.
- 7
Add the Octopus
Place the char-grilled octopus tentacles on top of the whipped feta.
- 8
Garnish
Scatter halved cherry tomatoes, rinsed capers, and chopped fresh parsley over the dish. Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil just before serving.
