Barbecued octopus with coriander and sweet chilli

Preparation time:
20 mins
Cooking time:
5 mins
Serves:
4
Rating:
(4)
This sweet, lip-smacking marinade is the perfect match for tender octopus. To give it a refreshing and tangy lift, include chopped lemongrass and mint.
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Ingredients

1kg baby octopus, cleaned
½ cup sweet chilli sauce
2 Tbsp lime juice
1 Tbsp salt-reduced soy sauce
2 cloves garlic, crushed
2 tsp grated fresh ginger
1½ Tbsp finely chopped fresh coriander leaves
2 Tbsp finely chopped unsalted cashews
2 cups (340g) jasmine rice, cooked, to serve
Notes

10 ProPoints values per serve

Method

1. Place octopus in a large saucepan of boiling water and cook for 1-2 minutes or until almost cooked through. Drain, then refresh under cold water.

2. Place ¹/³ cup of the sweet chilli sauce, lime juice, soy sauce, garlic and ginger in a large bowl. Add octopus,

turning to coat. Stand for 15 minutes. Combine remaining sweet chilli sauce and 2 tsp water in a small bowl.

3. Lightly spray a barbecue or chargrill pan with oil and heat over a medium-high heat. Remove octopus from marinade and cook for 2-3 minutes or until tentacles are charred.

4. Transfer octopus to a serving platter and sprinkle with coriander and cashews. Drizzle over sweet chilli sauce mixture and serve with cooked jasmine rice. Serve with steamed bok choy or other Asian greens.

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