Appetizer

Charred Octopus with Avocado Mousse, Crispy Tortilla Dust & Jalapeño Oil

Name: Charred Octopus with Avocado Mousse, Crispy Tortilla Dust & Jalapeño Oil
Prep time: 12 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 32 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 12 oz octopus tentacles, cleaned and blanched for 45 minutes; 3 tbsp neutral oil, divided; salt and black pepper to taste; 1 ripe avocado, halved, pit removed; 2 tbsp sour cream or crema; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 lime, juice and zest; 2 corn tortillas, cut into strips; 2 jalapeños, stems removed; 3 tbsp neutral oil for jalapeño oil; 1 garlic clove, smashed; fresh cilantro and microgreens; fleur de sel for finishing

Tender grilled octopus tentacles, charred and succulent, resting on a silky avocado mousse with a surprising textural element of crispy tortilla dust. Finished with a bright jalapeño-infused oil for heat and herbal notes. A showstopping intermediate appetizer.

764calper serving 30gprotein 28gcarbs 62gfat 12min prep 20min cook 2serves

✓ Macros from a nutrition database · per serving · developed by The Delicious Kitchen with AI assistance, not independently kitchen-tested · how we calculate this