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Barbecued Octopus with Grilled Escarole and Mint (Mario Batali) Recipe

Barbecued Octopus with Grilled Escarole and Mint (Mario Batali) Recipe

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Barbecued Octopus with Grilled Escarole and Mint (Mario Batali)

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 octopus 3 to 5 lb, with sac, eyes and red skin removed
1/2 cup virgin olive oil
juice and zest of 1 lemon
1 tbsp crushed red pepper flakes
1 bunch fresh oregano, roughly chopped
1 tbsp freshly ground black pepper
2 heads escarole
1/2 cup fresh mint leaves

Directions:

Preheat grill or barbecue.
Place octopus in cold water with a cork and bring to a boil. Lower heat to low boil and cook 35 to 40 minutes until tender. Remove, rinse and cut into 4 pieces.
In a mixing bowl, stir together olive oil, lemon zest and juice, red pepper, oregano and black pepper. Marinate octopus pieces for 10 minutes and place on a grill. Cook until crispy and slightly charred, about 5 minutes per side.
When octopus goes on grill, clean escarole of flimsy outer leaves. Cut in half lengthwise and rinse well to remove grit. Place cut side down on grill and cook until lightly charred, about 3 to 4 minutes on one side. Turn and cook 2 more minutes and remove.
Remove octopus and replace in marinade, cut into bite-sized pieces with scissors and pour over escarole, sprinkle with fresh mint and serve.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	635.72 Kcal (2662 kJ)
Calories from fat	342.63 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	38.07g	59%
Cholesterol	235.18mg	78%
Sodium	1149.14mg	48%
Potassium	495.71mg	11%
Total Carbs	7.14g	2%
Sugars	0.12g	0%
Dietary Fiber	3.54g	14%
Protein	71.01g	142%
Vitamin C	17.4mg	29%
Vitamin A	1.5mg	49%
Iron	206.1mg	1145%
Calcium	305.3mg	31%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	70.1 Kcal (293 kJ)
Calories from fat	37.78 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.2g	59%
Cholesterol	25.93mg	78%
Sodium	126.72mg	48%
Potassium	54.66mg	11%
Total Carbs	0.79g	2%
Sugars	0.01g	0%
Dietary Fiber	0.39g	14%
Protein	7.83g	142%
Vitamin C	1.9mg	29%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	49%
Iron	22.7mg	1145%
Calcium	33.7mg	31%

* 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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bitter
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