Charred Octopus with Bean Puree
Tender octopus seared until edges blacken, served over silky bean puree with a squeeze of citrus. Restaurant-worthy in under 20 minutes.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 42g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Pat octopus dry. Season generously with salt and black pepper on all sides.
Step 2
Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over high until it smokes, about 2 minutes.
Step 3
Sear octopus 3 minutes without moving until dark char appears on the bottom.
Step 4
Flip and sear the other side 3 minutes until edges are blackened and flesh is opaque.
Step 5
Transfer octopus to a cutting board. Warm beans with 2 tbsp oil, garlic, and paprika in the same skillet over medium for 2 minutes.
Step 6
Mash beans roughly with a fork until creamy. Slice octopus, arrange over puree, squeeze lime, and top with cilantro.
Tools you’ll need
- large skillet, 12-inch
- cutting board
- fork
- paper towels
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