Baby Octopus Spiedini With Beet Green Salad


Course : Italian
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Serves: 4
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Ingredients:


2 pounds baby octopus - -- (abt 20 to 30 pieces)

1 medium orange juiced and zested

2 tablespoons toasted almonds

5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil -- divided

1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes

4 skewers bamboo skewers -- soaked in water

1/4 cup fennel leaves -- roughly chopped

2 cups baby beet tops washed, spun dry, and cut chiffonade

1 teaspoon sea salt -- to taste
 

Preparation / Directions:


Preheat barbecue or grill. Place octopus in 4 quarts cool water and add 1 wine cork. Bring to boil and lower heat to low boil. Cook 25 minutes until tender. Drain and rinse and allow to cool. In a mixing bowl, stir together orange zest, almonds, 2 tablespoons olive oil, crushed red pepper and fennel leaves. Add cooled octopus and let stand 25 minutes until coals are hot and ready. Thread octopus evenly onto 4 skewers and place over coals. Cook until crispy and slightly charred, about 5 minutes per side. Meanwhile, toss beet greens with orange juice and remaining oil and season with sea salt. Divide greens among 4 plates and place one speidino over each pile. Drizzle with remaining marinade and serve. Source: MOLTO MARIO with Mario Batali From the TV FOOD NETWORK - (Show # MB-5693)


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