Spicy grilled baby octopus
- Preparation 30 min
- Refrigeration 2 h
- Cooking 10 min
- Servings 4
- Freezing I do not suggest
This original recipe has some intense flavors. I really am in love with those little grilled baby octopus! Serve as starters or as a legendary side dish.
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Ingredients
- 20 baby octopus, rinsed and with heads cut off ( keep the heads!!! )
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- 2 red chili peppers, finely sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- Handful fresh coriander, coarsely chopped
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Salt and ground pepper
Preparation
- In a big bowl, combine all the ingredients together, except for the squids. Season with salt and pepper.
- Cleaning the octopus : cut the heads at the base of the neck. Turn the heads inside out and remove the guts then rinse under lukewarm water.
- In a big sauce pan, bring a good quantity of water to a boil and throw in the baby octopus. Remove immediately the pan from the heat and cook for 1 minute. Throw in a strainer, rince under cold water and drain.
- Put the octopus in a big air tight container and pour 3/4 of the marinade on top. Close the lid and shake. Refrigerate for 2 hours and shake from times to times.
- Preheat the bbq at 400°F.
- On a hot bbq wok, cook the octopus for about 4-5 minutes or until nicely charred. Stir often. Serve in a big plate and pour the rest of the marinade on top! ( If you do not own a bbq wok, you can simply make skewers and cook them directly on the grill. )
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Brumont Gros Manseng / Sauvignon
A superb wine with lemon and herb notes, to drink while preparing this recipe and while eating it IF there is some left...
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Flacatoune, Microbrasserie Charlevoix
This strong Belgian beer offers notes of spices, lemon and flowers that will combine with the fresh coriander, lemon and white wine of the recipe. The fine fizz of the beer and its gentle dryness will make room for the finesse of the octopus flesh.
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*Pairings are suggestions. If you can't find the exact product, substitute for the same type of beer or varietal blend from the same region. Feel free to ask a consultant for help!
Our sommeliers suggest
Brumont Gros Manseng / Sauvignon
A superb wine with lemon and herb notes, to drink while preparing this recipe and while eating it IF there is some left...
See the product
Flacatoune, Microbrasserie Charlevoix
This strong Belgian beer offers notes of spices, lemon and flowers that will combine with the fresh coriander, lemon and white wine of the recipe. The fine fizz of the beer and its gentle dryness will make room for the finesse of the octopus flesh.
See the product
*Pairings are suggestions. If you can't find the exact product, substitute for the same type of beer or varietal blend from the same region. Feel free to ask a consultant for help!
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