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Octopus Recipe

Inspired by Doris Metropolitan New Orleans
Time2h
Serves4

Tzatziki, smoked tomato salad, grilled red onion, preserved lemon sauce

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Ingredients

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Octopus

Tzatziki

Smoked Tomato Salad

Grilled Red Onion

Preserved Lemon Sauce

Method

Preparation of Octopus

1

Cook the Octopus

Fill a large pot with water, add sea salt, and bring to a boil. Add the octopus and cook for about 45 minutes or until tender. Remove and let it cool.

2

Grill the Octopus

Once cooled, cut the octopus into tentacles. Brush with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and grill on high heat for about 3-4 minutes per side until charred.

Tzatziki Preparation

3

Make the Tzatziki

In a bowl, combine Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, minced garlic, chopped dill, lemon juice, and salt. Mix well and refrigerate until serving.

Smoked Tomato Salad Preparation

4

Prepare the Smoked Tomato Salad

In a large bowl, combine halved tomatoes, smoked paprika, sliced red onion, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, torn basil, and season with salt and pepper. Toss gently.

Grilled Red Onion Preparation

5

Grill the Red Onion

Brush the sliced red onion with olive oil and season with salt. Grill for 2-3 minutes per side until tender and slightly charred.

Preserved Lemon Sauce Preparation

6

Make the Preserved Lemon Sauce

In a small bowl, mix finely chopped preserved lemons with olive oil, minced garlic, chopped parsley, and lemon juice. Stir until combined.