Charred Baby Octopus Salad

By Taraespo

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Ingredients

• 4-6 Baby Octopus
• baby heirloom tomatoes
• chili peppers
• lemons
• baby lettuce
• Lemon Oregano Dressing
• 1/2 c. olive oil
• 1/4 c. lemon juice
• zest from 1/2 lemon
• 1 small garlic clove, minced
• 1/2 t. dried oregano
• salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

Step 1

Place cleaned baby octopodes in a bowl with lemon wheels, baby heirloom tomatoes, chilies (either Thai, Serrano, Jalapeño, Shishito). Coat with olive oil, lemon juice, dried oregano, salt, pepper. Let marinate while the grill gets hot, then place the medley in a grill basket in a single layer, and cook over high heat, flipping occasionally, until it all starts to char. Serve the hot octopus medley over lightly dressed mixed lettuces. Serve with extra dressing on the side.