{"id":11678036,"date":"2026-02-22T11:00:03","date_gmt":"2026-02-22T16:00:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/globalnews.ca\/?p=11678036"},"modified":"2026-02-22T23:51:35","modified_gmt":"2026-02-23T04:51:35","slug":"recipe-roasted-octopus-black-garlic-puree","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/globalnews.ca\/news\/11678036\/recipe-roasted-octopus-black-garlic-puree\/","title":{"rendered":"Recipe: Roasted octopus with black garlic puree"},"content":{"rendered":"

Roasted Octopus
\nBlack garlic puree, \u2018Nduja sofrito, sourdough
\nServes: 2 (appetizer)<\/p>\n

Octopus <\/strong>
\n2 pounds Australian Fremantle octopus (or BC octopus), cleaned
\nZest of 1 lemon (wide strips, no pith)
\nZest of 1 orange (wide strips, no pith)
\n2\u20133 sprigs fresh tarragon
\n2\u20133 sprigs fresh thyme
\nSalt
\n2 tablespoons canola oil (for roasting)
\n1\u20132 tablespoons sherry vinegar<\/p>\n

Instructions<\/strong>
\n1. Clean the Octopus
\nPlace the raw octopus in a large bowl and sprinkle generously with kosher salt. Massage and scrub the octopus
\nuntil the texture feels smooth and slightly firm, about 2\u20133 minutes. Rinse thoroughly under cold running water.
\n2. Blanch
\nBring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Submerge the octopus for 1\u20132 minutes, just until the tentacles curl. Remove and immediately transfer to an ice bath to cool completely.
\n3. Sous Vide Cook
\nPlace the chilled octopus in a vacuum bag (or heavy-duty zip-top bag using the water displacement method). Add lemon and orange zest, tarragon, and thyme. Remove all air and seal.
\nCook in a water bath at 185\u00b0F (85\u00b0C) for 2 hours. Remove from the bag and transfer to an ice bath to chill completely.
\n4. Roast & Finish
\nHeat canola oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Pat the octopus dry. Sear for 3\u20135 minutes per side, or until well browned and lightly crisped on the edges.
\nDeglaze the pan with 1\u20132 tablespoons sherry vinegar, turning the octopus to coat.
\nSlice into pieces.<\/p>\n

Black Garlic Puree
\n2 cups yellow onions, peeled and thinly sliced (about 2 medium onions)
\n1\u00bd tablespoons garlic, peeled and thinly sliced (3\u20134 cloves)
\n1 tablespoon canola oil
\n\u00bc cup black garlic cloves (about 8\u201310 cloves)
\n1\u00bd teaspoons sherry vinegar
\nSalt, to taste<\/p>\n

Instructions<\/strong>
\n1. In a medium pot over medium heat, add the canola oil, sliced onions, and sliced garlic. Cook, stirring
\noccasionally, until softened and translucent, about 8\u201312 minutes. Do not allow the mixture to brown \u2014 reduce heat if needed.
\n2. Add the cooked onion mixture to a blender along with the black garlic and sherry vinegar. Blend until
\ncompletely smooth.
\n3. Pass the pur\u00e9e through a fine-mesh strainer for a silky texture. Season with salt to taste.<\/p>\n

\u2018Nduja Sofrito
\n3 tablespoons finely diced shallots (about 1 small shallot)
\n2 tablespoons \u2018Nduja, casing removed
\n\u00bc teaspoon smoked paprika
\n1 garlic clove, minced
\n2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
\n\u00bd cup roasted red pepper, peeled, seeded, and finely diced
\n1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
\nSalt, to taste<\/p>\n

Instructions<\/strong>
\n1. In a saut\u00e9 pan over medium-low heat, combine the olive oil, N\u2019duja, shallots, and garlic. Cook gently, stirring frequently, until the shallots are soft and translucent, about 5\u20137 minutes. Avoid browning.
\n2. Add the smoked paprika and cook for 30\u201360 seconds, stirring constantly to prevent scorching.
\n3. Stir in the diced roasted red peppers and cook for another 2\u20133 minutes to meld the flavors.
\nRemove from heat and stir in the sherry vinegar. Season with salt to taste.<\/p>\n

Sourdough
\n4 slices sourdough bread
\n2\u20133 tablespoons olive oil
\n1 garlic clove, peeled<\/p>\n

Instructions<\/strong>
\n1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
\n2. Add the sourdough slices and cook for 2\u20133 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crisp.
\n3, Remove from the pan and immediately rub one side of each slice with the peeled garlic clove.
\nServe warm.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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