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Grilled Baby Octopus with Spaghetti
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Prep time 1hr
Cook time 15mins
Serves or Makes: 4
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ingredients
- 2 pounds baby octopus, cleaned
- 1 pound spaghetti
- 2 handfuls parsley, roughly chopped
- 2 small birds eye chilies
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt, to taste
Method
Step 1
In a bowl place octopus, chili, olive oil, parsley, lemon juice, garlic and season with salt. Combine well and place into the fridge to marinate for 1 hour.
Step 2
Cook the spaghetti according to packet instructions, drain and set aside.
Step 3
Grill the octopus on high heat in a grill pan for 3 to 5 minutes per side. Turn off the heat, add the cooked pasta to pan and mix together.
Step 4
Serve with an extra drizzle of olive oil.