Octopus on a bed of sweet potato - a simple, but impressive dish – definitely one of those which is more than the sum of its parts. Serve with a garnish of your choice.

2 large or 4 small octopus legs
1 Sweet Potatopeeled and cut into chunks
pinch of Sea Salt
pinch of Black Pepper
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 tbsp Flat Leaf Parsleyfinely chopped
pinch of Black Pepper
pinch of Sea Saltif using fresh cod
3 tbsp Olive Oil
Vegetable Oilfor frying
Stoned Olives, black or greento garnish
1
If the octopus is raw, boil it for thirty to forty minutes and allow to cool.
2
Boil the sweet potato until soft, then mash or purée with a little olive oil, salt and pepper.
3
Meanwhile, cook the octopus legs under a grill for a few minutes on each side.
4
Plate up the sweet potato and place the octopus legs on top. Drizzle with olive oil or dressing, garnish and serve.
CategoryFish Dishes, Healthy Options, SeafoodCooking MethodBoiling, Grilling
Ingredients
2 large or 4 small octopus legs
1 Sweet Potatopeeled and cut into chunks
pinch of Sea Salt
pinch of Black Pepper
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 tbsp Flat Leaf Parsleyfinely chopped
pinch of Black Pepper
pinch of Sea Saltif using fresh cod
3 tbsp Olive Oil
Vegetable Oilfor frying
Stoned Olives, black or greento garnish
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