Octopus Recipe

Directions

1. 1

   Prepare the Octopus

   Rinse the octopus under cold water to remove any debris. In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the octopus and cook for about 45 minutes, or until tender. Once cooked, remove from the pot and let it cool.

2. 2

   Grill the Octopus

   Once cooled, slice the octopus into manageable pieces. Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Brush the octopus pieces with olive oil and season with salt and black pepper. Grill for about 3-4 minutes on each side, until charred and heated through.

3. 3

   Prepare the Gremolata

   Finely chop the parsley and garlic. In a bowl, mix the chopped parsley, garlic, lemon zest, and a tablespoon of olive oil. Add salt and pepper to taste.

4. 4

   Prepare the Radicchio

   Chop the radicchio into thin strips. In a pan, heat the remaining olive oil over medium heat and sauté the radicchio for about 2-3 minutes, just until it begins to wilt. Season with salt and pepper.

5. 5

   Prepare Hearth Grapes

   Wash the grapes and remove them from their stems. You can choose to roast them lightly in a pan for a few minutes to enhance their sweetness or serve them fresh.

6. 6

   Assemble the Dish

   On a serving platter, arrange the grilled octopus pieces. Top with sautéed radicchio, dollops of stracciatella cheese, and scatter the hearth grapes around. Finish with a generous drizzle of the gremolata sauce over the top.