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Charred Octopus with Peach, Arugula and Aged Balsamic Recipe

Charred Octopus with Peach, Arugula and Aged Balsamic Recipe

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Charred Octopus with Peach, Arugula and Aged Balsamic

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Ingredients:

Serving

1/2 small onion, peeled and quartered
1 small celery stalk , sliced on the bias
1/2 small carrot, peeled and sliced on the bias
prosciutto
2 fresh italian parsley sprigs
3 garlic cloves, cut in half
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
8 cups water, approx .
2 lb octopus, head removed and tentacles separated
2 tbsp olive oil
fine sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup baby arugula
1 peach, halved, pitted, and thinly sliced
4 tbsp aged (at least 8 years) balsamic vinegar
1 lemon, cut in half

Directions:

Combine the onion, celery, carrot, prosciutto, parsley, garlic and cayenne pepper in a pot with about 8 cups of water. Season the water with salt and boil for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to infuse. Add the octopus and reduce the heat to medium-low. Simmer gently for about 1 hour or until the octopus is tender when gently pierced with a knife. Cool the octopus in the braising liquid at room temperature until cool enough to handle.
Remove the octopus from the braising liquid and drain well. Heat a cast-iron skillet or a flat griddle over high heat until it is very hot. Season the octopus with olive oil, salt and pepper. Grill the octopus until it is caramelized and crusted on all sides, about 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer the charred octopus to a cutting board and cut each tentacle on the bias into 4 slices.
Place the octopus slices in the center of 4 plates and garnish with arugula and 3 to 4 slices of the peach. Drizzle 1 tablespoon of aged balsamic vinegar over and around the octopus, and finish each dish with a squeeze of lemon juice. Serve immediately.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	262.65 Kcal (1100 kJ)
Calories from fat	99.53 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	11.06g	17%
Cholesterol	107.85mg	36%
Sodium	601.66mg	25%
Potassium	299.62mg	6%
Total Carbs	7.95g	3%
Sugars	4.52g	18%
Dietary Fiber	2.04g	8%
Protein	34.25g	68%
Vitamin C	13.7mg	23%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	2%
Iron	11.6mg	64%
Calcium	154.5mg	15%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	32.13 Kcal (135 kJ)
Calories from fat	12.18 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.35g	17%
Cholesterol	13.19mg	36%
Sodium	73.6mg	25%
Potassium	36.65mg	6%
Total Carbs	0.97g	3%
Sugars	0.55g	18%
Dietary Fiber	0.25g	8%
Protein	4.19g	68%
Vitamin C	1.7mg	23%
Iron	1.4mg	64%
Calcium	18.9mg	15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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bitter
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