Dinner · 60 min · mediterranean

Charred Octopus with Lemon & Herbs

✓ USDA-verified nutrition data

Ingredients

• 2 lb Octopus
• 2 Lemon
• 1/4 cup Olive oil
• 4 cloves Garlic
• 1/2 cup Parsley
• 1 lb Potatoes
• 1 tsp Smoked paprika

Steps

1. Simmer the octopus in salted water 40 minutes, until a knife slides into the thickest tentacle with little resistance.
2. Drain and pat very dry — moisture is the enemy of char.
3. Toss with half the olive oil and plenty of salt.
4. Sear on a ripping-hot grill or cast-iron pan 3 minutes per side, until the edges blacken and crisp.
5. Meanwhile, boil the potatoes until fork-tender; crush roughly with olive oil, garlic, and paprika.
6. Slice the tentacles into bite-sized pieces.
7. Arrange over the warm potatoes.
8. Finish with lemon juice, lemon zest, and a blizzard of parsley.

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