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Grilled Octopus Recipe

Inspired by Top of the Market - San Diego
Time2h
Serves4

hummus, ras el hanout, pickled onion, cilantro pistou, radish

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Cilantro Pistou

Method

Preparation of Octopus

1

Clean the Octopus

Rinse the octopus under cold water and remove the beak and ink sac if necessary.

2

Boil the Octopus

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

3

Marinate

Once cooled, cut the octopus into tentacles. Marinate with olive oil, ras el hanout, and salt for at least 30 minutes.

4

Grill the Octopus

Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Grill the octopus for about 3-4 minutes per side until charred.

Prepare Cilantro Pistou

5

Blend Ingredients

In a food processor, combine cilantro leaves, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, and salt. Blend until smooth.

Serving

6

Plate the Dish

Spread a layer of hummus on a large serving plate. Arrange the grilled octopus on top, add pickled onions, and drizzle with cilantro pistou. Garnish with sliced radish.