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Grilled Baby Octopus

Grilled Baby Octopus

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds
    baby octopus, cut into pieces
  • 1
    lemon, zested
  • 1
    jalapeno, chopped
  • 1 bunch
    cilantro
  • 2
    roma tomatoes, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons
    paprika
  • 1 tablespoon
    oregano
  • 3
    bay leaves
  • Olive oil, as needed
  • 2 tablespoons
    agave nectar
  • 2 tablespoons
    lime juice

Preparation

Combine octopus, lemon zest, jalapeno, cilantro, tomatoes, paprika, oregano and bay leaves into a braising pot and add enough water to reach 1-inch above the ingredients. Braise octopus for 1 ½ hours until tender. Strain and reserve liquid. Toss octopus in 1 tablespoon of oil and then grill over live embers until charred; set aside. 

Heat a pan with olive oil and cook chorizo.. Add reserved braising liquid. Season with agave nectar and lime. Add grilled octopus. Plate with sauce and garnish with cilantro.

Recipe by Chef-owner Mike Randolph
Publico, St. Louis