15-Min Charred Octopus with Chili Lime
Tender pre-cooked octopus gets a quick char on a screaming-hot skillet, then glazed with a punchy chili-lime butter. Pure TikTok gold in 15 minutes.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 380
- Protein
- 48g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Pat octopus dry with a paper towel. Season all over with salt and black pepper.
Step 2
Heat 1 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium-high until it foams, ~90 seconds.
Step 3
Add octopus and sear without moving for 2 minutes until edges char. Flip and sear 2 min more.
Step 4
Push octopus to the side. Add remaining 2 tbsp butter, garlic, and chili flakes to the pan.
Step 5
Swirl the melted butter over the octopus for 1 minute until fragrant and glossy.
Step 6
Squeeze lime juice over everything. Plate and shower with cilantro. Serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch stainless steel or cast iron skillet
- paper towels
- cutting board
- chef's knife
- wooden spoon
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