
Octopus Salad
How To Make A Fresh Seacuterie Board
Ingredients
- orange zest1 teaspoon
- fresh orange juice2 tablespoon
- ginger juice1 teaspoon
- garlic1 small clove
- low sodium soy sauce2 tablespoon
- toasted sesame oil1 ½ teaspoon
- unsweetened mirin2 tablespoon
- apple cider vinegar1 tablespoon
- fresno chilie1
- sugar½ teaspoon
- olive oil1 tablespoon
- kosher salt1 ¼ teaspoon
- frozen cooked octopus¾ lb
- micro cilantro0
- small shallot1
- red wine vinegar½ cup
- crushed black peppercorns½ teaspoon
- cream cheese2 tablespoon
- mayonnaise1 tablespoon
- old bay seasoning2 teaspoon
- garlic powder⅛ teaspoon
- prepared horseradish1 ½ teaspoon
- lemon zest1 teaspoon
- lemon juice1 tablespoon
- worcestershire sauce3 dash
- fresh crab meat½ pound
- fresh chives2 tablespoon
- kosher salt1 ¼ teaspoon
- fresh oysters8
- crushed ice1¾ lb
- butter lettuce leaves2
- prepared ahi poke salad8 oz
- lox1 lb
- cocktail shrimp1 lb
- cocktail sauce5¾ oz
- prepared horseradish2 tablespoon
- seaweed salad2½ oz
- grilled bread4 slice
- crackers8
- english cucumber1
- crab claws8 oz
- blood orange1
- pickled vegetable5¼ oz
- caper1 tablespoon
- decoratively cut lemons0
- oyster knife0
- baking sheet2
- brown butchers paper0
Instructions
- 1
The day before serving, make the octopus salad: In a large bowl, whisk together the orange zest, orange juice, ginger juice, garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, mirin, apple cider vinegar, jalapeño, sugar, olive oil, and salt.
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Add the octopus and toss to coat.
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Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and marinate the octopus in the refrigerator overnight.
- 4
Make the mignonette sauce: In a small serving bowl, stir together the shallot, red wine vinegar, and crushed black peppercorns.
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Refrigerate until ready to serve.
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Make the crab dip.
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In a medium bowl, stir together the cream cheese, mayonnaise, Old Bay seasoning, garlic powder, horseradish, lemon zest and juice, Worcestershire sauce, and salt.
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Mix well.
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Gently fold in the crab meat and chives, then season with the salt.
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Refrigerate until ready to serve.
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Shuck the oysters: Wrap a kitchen towel around your hand and an oyster, leaving the pointed end of the oyster exposed.
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Using an oyster knife, carefully wedge the knife into one side of the point and use firm, even pressure to twist to open the oyster.
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Unwrap the oyster from the towel, then use the knife to work around the top shell, disconnecting the muscle.
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Remove the top shell and gently run the knife along the bottom shell to release the oyster.
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Repeat with the remaining oysters.
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Arrange the oysters in the bottom shells on a small platter of crushed ice with the mignonette sauce and a lemon half.
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Assemble the board: Spread the crushed ice on a 26 x 18-inch baking sheet.
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Top with the other baking sheet.
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Line with butcher’s paper.
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Transfer the octopus salad to a serving dish and garnish with the micro cilantro, then place on the pan, along with the oyster platter.
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Transfer the crab dip to a serving dish and place on the pan, then garnish with chives.
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Add the butter lettuce leaves, then top with the ahi poke salad.
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Arrange the lox, cocktail shrimp, cocktail sauce, prepared horseradish, seaweed salad, grilled bread, crackers, cucumber, crab claws, blood orange slices, and pickled vegetables.
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Top the lox with the capers.
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Add the lemons to the pan.
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Serve immediately.
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Enjoy!
Nutrition
Nutrition info for this recipe is coming soon.










