Author Notes
Crispy and tart, this barbequed octopus would be a real conversation starter at the dinner table. It is a seafood dish with a modern Mexican flair. (From our book "Cooking with the Movies: Meals on Reels," chapter on the film "Tortilla Soup.") —Anthony Chiffolo
Ingredients
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2 pounds
fresh octopus
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2 quarts
cold water
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1
bottle white wine
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12 sprigs
fresh basil
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1 tablespoon
cumin
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10
black peppercorns
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12
large cloves garlic
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3
Roma tomatoes, quartered
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12
slices red pepper
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2
red onions, cut into sixths
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1/2 cup
olive oil
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lime juice
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6
beefsteak tomatoes, diced
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1/4 cup
capers
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3
red chili peppers, sliced
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1/2 cup
cilantro, finely chopped
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1/2 cup
raisins
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1/2 cup
slivered almonds
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1/2 cup
black olives, pitted
Directions
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Rinse the octopus well and drain. Place the octopus,
cold water, wine, basil, cumin, and black
pepper in a pot and simmer until octopus is
tender. Set aside, and allow to cool in its own
juices.
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When somewhat cool, cut into 1" pieces
and assemble on bamboo skewers with a clove
of garlic, a chunk of tomato, a slice of red pepper,
and a piece of red onion. (If the skewers are
long, use more than one piece of each of the ingredients.)
Baste with olive oil.
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Cook on an open grill, allowing 5–7 minutes
for each side.
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Squeeze a bit of lime juice over
the contents of each skewer, then remove the
skewer. Place on a bed of diced beefsteak tomatoes
mixed with the capers, chili peppers, cilantro,
raisins, slivered almonds, and olives.
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