Jul 09 2026
RestaurantsON St. ElmoOctopus Carpaccio Recipe

Octopus Carpaccio Recipe

Inspired by ON St. Elmo
Time1h 30m
Serves4

Served with citrus vinaigrette and microgreens.

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Ingredients

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Octopus

Citrus Vinaigrette

Garnish

Method

Preparing the Octopus

  1. 1

    Boil the Octopus

    In a large pot, bring 2 liters of water to a boil. Add 2 tablespoons of salt.

  2. 2

    Cook the Octopus

    Once the water is boiling, immerse the octopus in the pot. Cook for approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until the octopus is tender.

  3. 3

    Cool and Slice

    Remove the octopus from the pot and let it cool. Once cooled, slice the octopus thinly into rounds.

Making the Citrus Vinaigrette

  1. 4

    Combine Ingredients

    In a small bowl, whisk together 4 tablespoons of olive oil, 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, 2 tablespoons of orange juice, 1 teaspoon of honey, 1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of black pepper until well combined.

Plating the Dish

  1. 5

    Assemble the Carpaccio

    On a large plate, arrange the sliced octopus in a circular pattern, slightly overlapping each slice.

  2. 6

    Drizzle with Vinaigrette

    Drizzle the citrus vinaigrette over the sliced octopus generously.

  3. 7

    Garnish

    Top with microgreens and sprinkle lemon zest over the dish for added flavor and presentation.

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