Pan Seared Octopus and Sweet Chilli Sauce

Pan Seared Octopus and Sweet Chilli Sauce

intermediate 40 minutes

with zucchini and shishito peppers with fresh herbs

Ingredients

  • Octopus
  • Biquinho romesco sauce
  • Yellow Potato(es)
  • Greek Yogourt 2%
  • Shishito pepper
  • Zucchini(s)
  • Coriander and Parsley
  • Lime

Necessary elements

pan, tongs, sheet pan

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1. Preheat the oven to 425°F. Peel and cut the potatoes into cubes of about 1 cm. Slice the zucchini in 4 lengthwise then cut these quarters into 3 or 4 chunks depending on the length of the zucchini. Coarsely chop the cilantro and parsley. Zest the lime.

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2. On a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, add the shishito peppers and zucchini chunks. Add a drizzle of olive oil and cook in the oven until the vegetables are nicely colored, about 15-20 minutes.

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3. In a skillet over medium heat, heat a drizzle of olive oil. Add the octopus and color for about 2 minutes on each side. Remove from the skillet. In the same skillet, add the potato cubes. Cook 3-5 minutes until lightly browned.

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4. Add the Biquinho Chilli Sauce and simmer for about 8-12 minutes until the potatoes are tender. Add the octopus, mix gently and simmer for 2 minutes.

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5. Remove the vegetables from the oven. Mix in a bowl with the cilantro, parsley, zest, lime juice and a pinch of salt. Serve in a dish to share.

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6. Arrange the octopus and potatoes in a bowl and serve with plain yogurt to taste. Serve with the vegetables. Bon appétit!