Arepas with Octopus and Lobster Salad (Bobby Flay) Recipe

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Arepas with Octopus and Lobster Salad (Bobby Flay)
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  1. To make the salad:
  2. Fill a large pot with 3 gallons water, add the red wine vinegar, onions, carrots, celery, peppercorns and thyme, and bring to a boil. Add the octopus, cover with parchment, and reduce the heat, if necessary to keep the liquid at a simmer. Simmer until quite tender but the tentacles are still attached, about 1 hour.
  3. Bring another large pot of water to a boil, salt it generously, and add the lobster. Cook 4 minutes and transfer to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking.
  4. Puree the peppers in a blender with the lemon juice, paprika, 1 teaspoon honey and some salt and pepper. Taste, and add more honey if you like, and salt or pepper.
  5. Cut the tentacles from the octopus and discards the heads. Some of the skin will slough off on its own; don't worry about removing the rest. Chop roughly into bite-sized pieces. Remove the lobster claws and tail from the shell, and cut into bite-sized pieces.
  6. Toss the octopus and lobster with enough of the pepper puree to coat lightly. Add the cilantro and habanero and toss again just to combine.
  7. To make the arepas:
  8. Bring milk to a simmer in a small saucepan, then remove from heat and stir in butter.
  9. Combine arepa flour, salt, pepper and cotija in a large bowl. Add the hot milk and honey and stir until combined. Let mixture stand until milk is absorbed enough for a soft dough to form, 1 to 2 minutes (dough will continue to stiffen).
  10. Form the dough into 12 balls (about 2 inches in diameter) and flatten between palms into 3 1/2 to 4-inch patties (about 1/3-inch thick).
  11. Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until the oil begins to shimmer, fry 4 arepas at a time, until lightly golden brown on both sides and just cooked through about 2 to 3 minutes per side; transfer to a baking sheet lined with paper towels.
  12. Slice the arepas in half crosswise, mound some of the salad on the bottom, and top with the other half.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1125.66 Kcal (4713 kJ)
Calories from fat 579.52 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 64.39g 99%
Cholesterol 470.22mg 157%
Sodium 3007.43mg 125%
Potassium 756.97mg 16%
Total Carbs 22.99g 8%
Sugars 15.36g 61%
Dietary Fiber 2.64g 11%
Protein 102.02g 204%
Vitamin C 86.3mg 144%
Vitamin A 3.6mg 119%
Iron 56.3mg 313%
Calcium 1004mg 100%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 95.84 Kcal (401 kJ)
Calories from fat 49.34 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.48g 99%
Cholesterol 40.04mg 157%
Sodium 256.06mg 125%
Potassium 64.45mg 16%
Total Carbs 1.96g 8%
Sugars 1.31g 61%
Dietary Fiber 0.22g 11%
Protein 8.69g 204%
Vitamin C 7.4mg 144%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 119%
Iron 4.8mg 313%
Calcium 85.5mg 100%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 27.4
    Points
  • 28
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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