Jul 13 2026
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Octopus Recipe

Inspired by Perch
Time1h 30m
Serves4

vaudovan, fennel citrus salad, campari tomatoes, crème fraîche

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Ingredients

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Octopus

Fennel Citrus Salad

Campari Tomatoes

Crème Fraîche

Method

Cooking Octopus

  1. 1

    Boil 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 water and let cool.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Octopus

    Once cooled, cut the octopus into serving pieces. Drizzle with olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.

Making Fennel Citrus Salad

  1. 3

    Mix Salad Ingredients

    In a large bowl, combine the sliced fennel, orange segments, grapefruit segments, and mint leaves.

  2. 4

    Dress the Salad

    Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste. Toss gently to combine.

Preparing Campari Tomatoes

  1. 5

    Toss the Tomatoes

    In a bowl, mix the halved Campari tomatoes with olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and fresh basil.

Finishing Touches

  1. 6

    Prepare Crème Fraîche

    In a small bowl, mix crème fraîche with lemon zest and salt to taste. Serve alongside the octopus and salad.

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