Hot Dog with grilled Octopus
Ingredients
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2 pounds fresh octopus (medium or large)
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olive oil
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2 garlic cloves , roughly chopped
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Juice from 1 lemon
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salt and pepper to taste
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Hot dog buns
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iceberg salad
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tomatoes
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spicy sauce and mayo
Instructions
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Place octopus in a pot and cover with enough water. Bring to a boil. Boil for 40 minutes.
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Remove octopus from hot water, rinse and place in a bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and add chopped garlic. Let is cool and rest at room temperature, for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
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Preheat a gas grill to medium-high heat.
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Slice octopus tentacles. Grill for 3-4 minutes per side, until charred.
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Remove from heat and place in a bowl.
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Drizzle with olive oil and add lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper.
Method:
Smear 2 tablespoons of spicy sauce on each of the buns. Place a few slices of tomatoes on each bun and add iceberg salad. Put the grilled octopus on the buns and top with spicy sauce and mayo.