Jul 09 2026
RestaurantsFreskoWood Fired Octopus Recipe

Wood Fired Octopus Recipe

Inspired by Fresko
Time1h 30m
Serves4

yukon gold potatoes, confit tomatoes, Spanish chorizo, avocado salsa, lime crema

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Avocado Salsa

Lime Crema

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Octopus

    In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the octopus and cook for about 45 minutes until tender. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Potatoes

    While the octopus is cooking, peel and chop the Yukon Gold potatoes into quarters. Boil them in salted water until fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain and set aside.

  3. 3

    Chorizo Preparation

    Slice the Spanish chorizo into rounds. In a skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add chorizo slices and sauté until crispy, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.

  4. 4

    Make Avocado Salsa

    In a bowl, mash the avocados and mix in diced red onion, chopped cilantro, and lime juice. Season with salt to taste.

  5. 5

    Prepare Lime Crema

    In a bowl, mix sour cream with lime juice until smooth. Adjust seasoning with salt if needed.

Cooking

  1. 6

    Grill the Octopus

    Preheat your wood-fired grill. Toss the cooked octopus in olive oil, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Grill the octopus for about 3-4 minutes on each side until slightly charred.

  2. 7

    Combine Ingredients

    On a serving platter, arrange the grilled octopus, boiled potatoes, sautéed chorizo, and confit tomatoes.

Serving

  1. 8

    Plate and Serve

    Top the grilled octopus and vegetables with avocado salsa and drizzle lime crema over the dish. Serve warm and enjoy!

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