Jul 14 2026
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Char-grilled Octopus Recipe

Inspired by Pinky's
Time2h
Serves4

black garlic, smoked paprika oil, hasselback potato, grilled radicchio, lemon, herbs

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Ingredients

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Octopus and Marinade

Hasselback Potatoes

Grilled Radicchio

Method

Prepare the Octopus

  1. 1

    Marinate the Octopus

    In a blender, combine black garlic, smoked paprika, olive oil, lemon juice, and fresh herbs. Blend until smooth. Coat the octopus with the marinade and let it sit for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight for deeper flavor.

  2. 2

    Grill the Octopus

    Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill the marinated octopus for about 4-5 minutes on each side until charred and cooked through. Remove from the grill and set aside.

Prepare the Hasselback Potatoes

  1. 3

    Prep the Potatoes

    Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). Slice the potatoes thinly, about 1/4 inch apart, without cutting all the way through. Drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.

  2. 4

    Bake the Potatoes

    Place the potatoes on a baking sheet and bake for 40-45 minutes, until crispy on the outside and tender inside.

Grill the Radicchio

  1. 5

    Prepare the Radicchio

    Cut the radicchio in half and brush with olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Grill for about 3-4 minutes on each side until slightly charred and wilted.

Serve

  1. 6

    Plating

    Serve the grilled octopus on a plate alongside the hasselback potatoes and grilled radicchio. Drizzle with any remaining marinade and garnish with extra herbs.

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