Seared Octopus with Mojo Sauce

Name: Seared Octopus with Mojo Sauce
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 90 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 lb octopus; 1 piece lemon; 1 tsp salt; 1 tsp black pepper; 2 tbsp gochugaru chillies; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 bundle coriander; 1 piece capsicum; 0.5 piece onion; 6 clove garlic; 6 chillies (Adjust according to preference); 1 tsp salt; 1 cup spinach; 0.25 cup olive oil; 2 tbsp lemon juice

Diana Opoti (@dianaopotieats)

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Tender octopus marinated in chili oil, seared to golden perfection, and served on a bed of Mojo Sauce.

Prep Time

45min

Cook Time

45min

Total Time

1hr 30min

Ingredients

4 Servings

(1 serving = 1 portion of octopus with sauce)

Octopus

1lb
octopus
1piece
lemon
1tsp
salt
1tsp
black pepper
2tbsp
gochugaru chillies
2tbsp
olive oil

Mojo Sauce

1bundle
coriander
1piece
capsicum
1/2piece
onion
6
clove garlic
6
chillies (Adjust according to preference)
1tsp
salt
1cup
spinach
1/4cup
olive oil
2tbsp
lemon juice

How to make Seared Octopus with Mojo Sauce

Preparing the Octopus

Bring a pot of water to a boil.
Blanch the octopus by dipping it for 3 minutes at a time.
Simmer for 20-30 minutes depending on the size of the octopus.
Remove from heat, drain, cover, and cool in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to 1 hour. Cooling helps the skin set before searing or grilling.

Marinating and Searing

Marinate the octopus with lemon juice, salt, pepper, gochugaru chillies, and olive oil.
Sear the octopus on high heat until golden brown.

Preparing Mojo Sauce

Blend coriander, capsicum, onion, garlic, chillies, and salt to form a paste.
Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while blending, ensuring everything is well combined.
Add spinach and lemon juice and blend again until smooth. You may need to add a little water to adjust the consistency if it’s too thick.