Greek BBQ Baby Octopus

Per serving

750.2kcal
26.2гProteins
67.8гFats
11.2гCarbs

The hard long work pays off, I got it from a chef mate and he got it off his grandma. he tells a story of his grandfathers aussie neighbours couldn't believe he would cook up very cheap fish bait (baby octopus) for his family. that was untill he tried it, and my family has been eating it ever since.

Ingredients

6 serv.
  • baby octopus1 kg
  • water300 ml
  • chopped garlic60 g
  • baking soda1 teaspoon
  • butter150 g
  • cream50 ml
  • Worcestershire sauce1 tablespoon
  • lemon juice1 tablespoon
  • shallots2
  • cognac

    to taste

  • For the marinade
  • olive oil300 ml
  • lime1
  • lemon1
  • salt
  • pepper

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 1

    Place the octopus and garlic in a pot with water and bring to boil.

  2. 2

    Add baking soda and simmer for 40 minutes.

  3. 3

    To prepare the marinade;.

  4. 4

    In a bowl add 300ml of olive oil, juice of one lemon and lime, salt.

  5. 5

    and pepper.

  6. 6

    When the octopus is tender rinse it in cold water.

  7. 7

    Place in the.

  8. 8

    marinade and leave overnight.

  9. 9

    The following day, grill on a hot plate until lightly coloured.

  10. 10

    Flambé cognac in a fry pan, add the butter and slowly melt, whisking.

  11. 11

    constantly.

  12. 12

    Add a touch of cream and worcestershire sauce and whisk.

  13. 13

    till they are all combined.

  14. 14

    Finish with shallots.

  15. 15

    Serve on a bed of rice with the cognac sauce poured all over.

Source: food.com
Original recipe

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