Seared Octopus with Mojo Sauce
Tender octopus marinated in chili oil, seared to golden perfection, and served on a bed of Mojo Sauce.
Ingredients
Octopus
- 1lboctopus
- 1piecelemon
- 1tspsalt
- 1tspblack pepper
- 2tbspgochugaru chillies
- 2tbspolive oil
Mojo Sauce
- 1bundlecoriander
- 1piececapsicum
- 1/2pieceonion
- 6clove garlic
- 6chillies (Adjust according to preference)
- 1tspsalt
- 1cupspinach
- 1/4cupolive oil
- 2tbsplemon 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.
Serving
Spread the Mojo Sauce evenly on a plate.
Place the seared octopus on top of the sauce.
Tips & Tricks
Cooling the octopus helps the skin set before searing or grilling.
