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[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0px||||false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”20px||20px|” transparent_background=”off” make_fullwidth=”off” use_custom_width=”off” width_unit=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_4,3_4″ use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”2″ column_padding_mobile=”on” admin_label=”Row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”-11px||||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||||false|false” make_fullwidth=”off” use_custom_width=”off” width_unit=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/artisanfoodtrail.co.uk\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Octopus-Chorizo-Salad.jpg” title_text=”Octopus Chorizo Salad” align=”center” align_tablet=”center” align_phone=”” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” admin_label=”Image” _builder_version=”4.17.3″ hover_enabled=”0″ use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” animation=”off” sticky=”off” always_center_on_mobile=”on” global_colors_info=”{}” alt=”Octopus and Chorizo Salad recipe 1 \u2013 The Artisan Food Trail” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Intro Text” _builder_version=”4.17.3″ text_font=”Arvo||||||||” text_font_size=”16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]Chorizo and seafood is a match made in heaven, so being inspired by the \u2018surf and turf\u2019 theme we took a Mediterranean approach to create this salad.<\/p>\n
Our original intention was to use squid, but our fishmonger didn\u2019t have any and suggested using octopus instead. Octopus and squid are both cephalopods but require different methods of cooking to get the best from them.<\/p>\n
Squid is best quick cooked but octopus being such a muscular creature requires some long pre-cooking to tenderise it. Providing you haven\u2019t procured a beast of gigantic proportions like something from 20,000 Leagues Under The Sea, it really doesn\u2019t take much to cook it.<\/p>\n
Smaller octopus are generally softer and don\u2019t need to be bashed before putting them in the pot \u2013 the Greeks whack them on a rock!<\/p>\n
If you do decide to use squid instead just skip all the pre-cooking part and score and cut your squid into pieces then marinade and griddle.[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_4,1_2,1_4″ use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”2″ padding_mobile=”off” column_padding_mobile=”on” admin_label=”Row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”-21px||||false|false” make_fullwidth=”off” use_custom_width=”off” width_unit=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Ingredients Heading” _builder_version=”4.16″ text_font_size=”18px” header_3_font=”Arvo|700|||||||” header_3_font_size=”20px” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
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For the octopus<\/em><\/p>\n For the octopus marinade<\/em><\/p>\n For the salad<\/em><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button url_new_window=”on” button_text=”Download recipe card” button_text_tablet=”Download recipe card” button_text_phone=”Download recipe card” button_text_last_edited=”on|desktop” admin_label=”Download Recipe Button” _builder_version=”4.17.3″ _module_preset=”default” custom_button=”on” button_text_size=”17px” button_text_color=”#FFFFFF” button_bg_color=”#853d01″ button_border_width=”0px” button_border_radius=”0px” button_font=”Arvo|700|||||||” button_icon=”||fa||900″ button_icon_color=”#FFFFFF” button_on_hover=”off” custom_margin=”|||-3px|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”|||-3px|false|false” custom_margin_phone=”|||-3px|false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”|31px|||false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”|32px|||false|false” custom_padding_phone=”|31px||9px|false|false” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” button_url=”https:\/\/artisanfoodtrail.co.uk\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/AFT-Octopus-Chorizo-Salad.pdf” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Method Heading” _builder_version=”4.16″ text_font_size=”18px” header_3_font=”Arvo|700|||||||” header_3_font_size=”20px” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Method Text” _builder_version=”4.17.3″ text_font_size=”15px” header_3_font=”|700|||||||” header_3_font_size=”20px” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”-8px||||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]To cook the octopus The octopus are done when a knife point can be easily pushed into the thickest part of the tentacles. When done remove from the pan and set aside to cool.<\/p>\n Cut the tentacles off and remove any large suckers. Slice the tentacles into bite-sized pieces. Take the head\/body portion and cut it in half lengthways and then slice into strips.<\/p>\n To make the marinade Put in the octopus pieces and stir to coat them in the marinade. Cover with cling film and put in the fridge to marinate for at least an hour.<\/p>\n To finish making the salad Heat a griddle pan until smoking hot and tip in the octopus and sear for a couple of minute until they take on some colour but not to much. Tip the octopus into the bean mixture.<\/p>\n Gently fry the chorizo in a little olive oil and add this to the salad mix too. Give it all a stir.<\/p>\n Add the rest of the ingredients; lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper and parsley and mix into the salad. Arrange some baby salad leaves on a plate and pile the octopus and chorizo salad on top.<\/p>\n Drizzle with some extra virgin olive oil to serve[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/artisanfoodtrail.co.uk\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/Great-Glen-Charcuterie-Chorizo.jpg” title_text=”Great Glen Charcuterie Chorizo” align_tablet=”center” align_phone=”” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” admin_label=”Image” _builder_version=”4.17.3″ hover_enabled=”0″ use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” animation=”off” sticky=”on” always_center_on_mobile=”on” global_colors_info=”{}” alt=”Octopus and Chorizo Salad recipe 2 \u2013 The Artisan Food Trail” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label=”Notes on Ingredients Text” _builder_version=”4.17.3″ text_font=”||||||||” text_text_color=”#000000″ text_line_height=”1.6em” header_3_font=”Arvo|700||on|||||” header_3_text_color=”#853d01″ header_3_font_size=”17px” background_color=”rgba(112,191,227,0.27)” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”7px||||false|false” custom_padding=”13px|13px|13px|13px|false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n\n
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\n<\/em><\/strong>Bring a large pan of water to the boil and add the peppercorns, bay leaves, onion and vinegar. Put in the octopus and turn the heat down to a very gentle simmer. Put on a lid and cook for 1 hour.<\/p>\n
\n<\/em><\/strong>In a bowl, stir together the olive oil, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong><\/em>Put the cannellini beans, cherry tomatoes and capers into a bowl and stir to combine.<\/p>\nNotes on ingredients<\/h3>\n