Grilled Octopus Salad With Marinated Figs And Ginger Lime Dressing Recipes

ZUK'S GRILLED OCTOPUS SALAD

Steps:

• Combine the poaching liquid ingredients in a large stockpot and bring to a boil. Add the octopus, reduce the heat to medium-low, and simmer until tender, 1 to 1½ hours. The meat is done when you can cut the thickest part of the tentacle with a butter knife. Remove from the poaching liquid and let the octopus cool for 15 minutes. Using your hands or a clean dishtowel, remove all the skin.
• Combine the marinade ingredients in a medium bowl. Add the octopus, tossing to coat. Set aside at room temperature for 1 hour.
• Combine the oil, lemon juice, vinegar, garlic, capers, olives, and raisins in a medium bowl. Salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.
• Light a charcoal fire or preheat your gas grill on high. Oil the grill's cooking surface.
• Remove the octopus from the marinade, letting the excess drain back into the bowl. Discard the marinade. Season the octopus with salt and pepper and place on the grill. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes total, turning so that all the sides get slightly golden and crispy.
• Remove to a cutting board, then cut the tentacles at an angle into ½-inch-thick pieces. Toss with the salad dressing. Add the arugula, radicchio, and basil, tossing well to combine. Serve immediately.

GRILLED OCTOPUS SALAD WITH MARINATED FIGS AND GINGER-LIME DRESSING

Steps:

• Combine Dijon mustard and honey together in a bowl. Add crushed ginger; stir until blended. Stir in lime juice and lime zest until blended. Stir in olive oil, 1 tablespoon at a time. Season with ground pink pepper; mix until dressing is combined.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate. Coat tentacles in 1 tablespoon olive oil.
• Grill tentacles on the preheated grill until lightly browned, 1 to 2 minutes per side.
• Combine celery, parsley, celery leaves, figs, and grilled tentacles in a large bowl. Add dressing; toss until combined.

GRILLED OCTOPUS SALAD (INSALATA DI POLIPO)

Steps:

• Put the octopus in a pot with the wine and enough cold water to cover. Add the onions, carrots, celery, thyme, and bay leaf; bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat and cook until opaque, 20 to 30 minutes. Remove the octopus with a slotted spoon and cool. (This may be done a day ahead and refrigerated in a covered bowl.)
• Transfer the octopus to a resealable plastic bag and add the garlic, olive oil, and lime juice; seal and marinate in the refrigerator for 2 hours. Remove the octopus from the marinade and set aside.
• Preheat a charcoal or gas grill until hot. Position the rack about 5 to 6 inches from the heat.
• Combine the olive oil, vinegar, lime juice, mint leaves, and green olives in the jar of a blender and puree into a smooth emulsion. Alternatively, whisk these ingredients together in a small bowl for a chunkier texture. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper and set aside. Toss the endive, radicchio, and chickpeas together in a salad bowl and set aside.
• Grill the octopus for 4 to 5 minutes, turning once after 2 to 3 minutes, until it is browned in spots and nicely caramelized but not burned. Remove and cut into bite-size pieces. 0054oss with the greens and vinaigrette, divide among 4 plates, and serve.