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Grilled Octopus Salad

Cultural Context

Originating from the coastal regions of Italy, Grilled Octopus Salad showcases the Mediterranean's love for fresh seafood. Traditionally enjoyed during summer, this dish embodies the simplicity and flavor of local ingredients, often served at family gatherings or seaside restaurants. Today, it has gained popularity worldwide, with variations that include different dressings and accompaniments.

ItalianITmain
60 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 lb baby octopus
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups radicchio, chopped
1 cup Chanterelle mushrooms, sliced
1/2 cup hazelnuts, chopped
2 tablespoons reduced balsamic syrup

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

octopus

🥗Healthier: squid

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Squid offers a similar texture, while canned tuna is more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is budget-friendly.

sea salt

🥗Healthier: Himalayan salt

💰Cheaper: table salt

Himalayan salt is considered healthier, while table salt is widely available.

fresh parsley

🥗Healthier: fresh cilantro

💰Cheaper: dried parsley

Cilantro adds freshness, while dried parsley is more economical.

1

Grill radicchio brushed with extra virgin olive oil and salt on medium-high heat until charred on both sides.

2

Grill Chanterelle mushrooms brushed with extra virgin olive oil and salt until charred.

3

Boil baby octopus in a large pot of water for 1 hour until tender.

4

Grill boiled baby octopus until charred.

5

Chop grilled radicchio and Chanterelle mushrooms into chunky pieces.

6

Chop grilled baby octopus into pieces, removing the head.

7

Chop hazelnuts for garnish.

8

Drizzle reduced balsamic syrup over the warm ingredients and mix.

Cooking Techniques

boilinggrillingmixing

Equipment Needed

large potgrillmixing bowlcutting boardknife

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Also Known As

Insalata di Polpo
Local Name: Insalata di polpo grigliato

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