Warm Octopus and Sweet Onion Salad with Fresh Basil and Lemon Vinaigrette

Name: Warm Octopus and Sweet Onion Salad with Fresh Basil and Lemon Vinaigrette
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 59 milliliters balsamic vinegar; 4 basil leaves, chiffonade; 1 bay leaf; 1 Tbsp black peppercorns; 2 cloves garlic, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, smashed; 1 Tbsp honey; 710 milliliters fresh lemon juice; 907 grams octopus, cleaned; 59 milliliters olive oil; 237 milliliters olive oil; 2 Tbsps olive oil; 4 servings Salt and freshly ground pepper; 1 shallot, coarsely chopped; 2 Tbsps aged sherry vinegar; 2 sweet onions, sliced 1/2-inch thick; 710 milliliters water; 10 wine corks

Warm Octopus and Sweet Onion Salad with Fresh Basil and Lemon Vinaigrette is a gluten free, dairy free, and primal main course. This recipe covers 38% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One serving contains 560 calories, 37g of protein, and 29g of fat. This recipe serves 4. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 45 minutes. Head to the store and pick up salt and pepper, salt and pepper, octopus, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the olive oil you could follow this main course with the Sauteed Banana, Granolan and Yogurt Parfait as a dessert.

Instructions

Place lemon juice, shallot, garlic and honey in a medium saucepan and reduce to 1/2 cup.

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Lemon Juice

Shallot

Garlic

Honey

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Sauce Pan

Place reduced syrup into a blender, add olive oil and blend until smooth.

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Olive Oil

Syrup

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Blender

Pour into a bowl and fold in the basil.

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Basil

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Bowl

Heat olive oil in a large saute pan over medium heat.

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Olive Oil

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Frying Pan

Add the onions and cook until soft and caramelized.

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Onion

Add the vinegar and cook until reduced. Season with salt and pepper.

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Salt And Pepper

Vinegar

Place the octopus, water, vinegar, garlic, wine corks, bay leaf and peppercorns. In a medium saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook until tender, about 3 hours.

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Peppercorns