Baby Octopus Spiedini With Beet Green Salad Recipe

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   Preheat barbecue or possibly grill.

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   Place octopus in 4 qts cold water and add in 1 wine cork.

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   Bring to boil and lower heat to low boil.

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   Cook 25 min till tender.

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   Drain and rinse and allow to cold.

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   In a mixing bowl, stir together orange zest, almonds, 2 Tbsp.

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   extra virgin olive oil, crushed red pepper and fennel leaves.

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   Add in cooled octopus and let stand 25 min till coals are warm and ready.

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   Thread octopus proportionately onto 4 skewers and place over coals.

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    Cook till crispy and slightly charred, about 5 min per side.

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    Meanwhile, toss beet greens with orange juice and remaining oil and season with sea salt.

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    Divide greens among 4 plates and place one speidino over each pile.

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    Drizzle with remaining marinade and serve.

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    This recipe yields 4 servings.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.