Fantastic stuff, much recommended. We mixed the two different ones as they only had one octopus at the fish market when we went, but actually it’s a nice combo.
For the octopus –
Clean, segment more or less, and you’re meant to marinate in thyme, lemon juice oil and wine ... but we didn’t get round to it. I would recommend doing it though. We were short of time so we pressure cooked it. Stuck it in a broth of red wine, bit of oil, seasoning, thyme, lemon (well more or less like the marinade would have been) and cooked away for a good half hour of pressure so it’s all nice and tender. Then drain, and set aside.
For the cuttlefish –
Clean, and cut into long ‘worms’ sideways on – and marinade briefly in lemon juice, olive oil and seasoning. We just left it sitting while the octopus was busy in the pressure cooker.
Once you’ve got the cooked octopus and the marinated cuttlefish, grill them all on the barbie. (or flash fry, if you’re in colder climes).
Meanwhile, wash some rocket, and arrange on a plate. Also prepare a dressing, we went with:
Lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper, a smidge of garlic paste, a bit of dill paste, a bit of chilli – anything to give a bit of zing and a bit of lift, choose as you please.
Serve the cephalopods dumped on top of the rocket and spoon on the dressing as you please yourselves individually. Gosh this was good, and went exceptionally well with Panzanella (which I shall endeavour to stay awake to type out too).
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