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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 301 g
(Approx. 6 Servings)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 400 Calories From Fat 45
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5 g 8%
Saturated Fat 1 g 5%
Trans Fat 0.0 g
Cholesterol 220 mg 73%
Sodium 1040 mg 43%
Total Carbohydrate 18 g 6%
Dietary Fiber 3 g 12%
Sugars 5 g
Protein 68 g
Vitamin A 20% • Iron 120%
Vitamin C 90% • Calcium 25%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
 
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Charred Octopus with Grilled Citrus

Prep Time
30 minutes
Cook Time
1 hour
Total Time
1 h 30 m
Serves
6  People

Ingredients

Recipe makes 6 Servings

2 Qt water
1 750 ml bottle of white wine, any wine that is dry and crisp
3 large lemons, 2 sliced for boiling liquid, 1 reserved for grilling
1 large white onion, roughly chopped
10 cloves of garlic, smashed or crushed
1/4 cup(s) kosher salt
5 bay leaves
1/3 cup(s) sherry vinegar
3 Lb octopus, thawed, beak removed
1 medium grapefruit
1 large navel orange
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Instructions

1
In a large pot, add water, wine, 2 sliced lemons, onions, garlic, salt, bay leaves, and vinegar. Bring to a boil over high heat.
2
Add octopus, turn heat down to a simmer and allow to cook 45 minutes or until just tender (tentacles should feel soft when squeezed with tongs).
3
Remove to a bowl, drain liquid and cover octopus with a little ice until just cool enough to handle.
4
Meanwhile, preheat grill to medium-high or around 375º to 400ºF.
5
Cut remaining lemon, grapefruit and orange in half and place on grill. Dice octopus tentacles into approximately 1 to 2 inch pieces, and discard head and very center of octopus.
6
Grill octopus until slightly charred on all sides. Remove fruit from grill when nicely marked as well.
7
Place octopus in a serving dish and squeeze grilled citrus evenly over it. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
8
Chef's Note: To remove the beak of the octopus, gently press your fingers together at the very center underneath the octopus to pop beak out. Discard before cooking.
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