Seared Octopus Salad
Ingredients
1 Oyster Bay Ball Packed Lobster
olive oil
2 garlic cloves , roughly chopped
Juice from 1 lemon
salt and pepper to taste
1/2 tsp dried oregano
2 tsp chopped fresh parsley
Preparation
Place octopus in a pot and cover with enough water. Bring to a boil. Boil for 40 minutes. Then, remove octopus from hot water, rinse and place in a bowl. Drizzle lightly with olive oil and add chopped garlic. Let octopus cool and rest at room temperature, for about 30 minutes to 1 hour.
While Octopus rests, chop Romaine and cherry tomatoes then combine with chick peas. Slice octopus tentacles. Sear in large skillet on medium heat for 3-4 minutes per side, until charred. Remove from heat and place in a bowl. Drizzle plate with remaining olive oil and add lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper.