
Pan Seared Octopus and Sweet Chilli Sauce
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
6. Arrange the octopus and potatoes in a bowl and serve with plain yogurt to taste. Serve with the vegetables. Bon appétit!