Arepas With Octopus And Lobster Salad Recipes

OCTOPUS SALAD

Steps:

• Combine the ginger, garlic, coconut, water, onions and salt in a large pot. Bring to a boil, and then reduce to a simmer and add the octopus. Cook for 10 minutes, and then transfer to a bowl to cool. Meanwhile, mix together the mirin, rice wine vinegar, toasted sesame oil, soy sauce, sriracha and lime juice in a medium bowl.
• Once the octopus is cool enough to handle, slice the thicker tentacles into 1/2-inch slices, and then leave the thinner, curly ends long. Mix together the octopus, chiles, cucumber, and green onions, and then toss with the dressing. Serve at room temperature or cold in the papaya halves.

BOBBY FLAY'S AREPAS WITH LOBSTER-OCTOPUS SALAD AND AVOCADO CREMA

Steps:

• To make the lobster-octopus salad, combine the bell peppers, mustard, paprika, cayenne, and lemon juice in a blender and blend until smooth. With the motor running, add the oil and blend until emulsified; season with salt and pepper.
• Put the octopus and lobster in a bowl, add the yellow pepper vinaigrette and the cilantro, and toss to combine; season with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes and up to 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld.
• To make the arepas, preheat the oven to 350°F.
• Bring the milk to a simmer in a small saucepan; then remove from the heat and stir in the butter. Combine the arepa flour, salt, pepper, and cheese in a large bowl. Add the hot milk and the honey, and stir until combined. Let the mixture stand until the milk is absorbed enough for a soft dough to form, 1 to 2 minutes; the dough will continue to stiffen.
• Form the dough into 12 balls, each about 2 inches in diameter, and flatten them between your palms into 3-inch patties, each about 1/3 inch thick.
• Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until the oil begins to shimmer. Fry 4 arepas at a time until light golden brown and just cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes per side, adding more oil as needed; transfer to a plate lined with paper towels. Transfer the arepas to a baking sheet, and bake in the oven until just heated through, about 5 minutes.
• Slice the arepas in half crosswise, spread the Avocado Crema on the bottom layer, and top with the lobster-octopus salad. Cover with the top layer.

BIBIMBAP SALAD

Steps:

• Light a grill to high heat.
• Combine the soy sauce, sesame oil, 1 teaspoon honey, garlic, ginger and 2 tablespoons canola oil in a baking dish. Add the mushrooms, turn to coat and let them marinate at room temperature for 15 minutes.
• Brush the zucchini with 2 tablespoons of canola oil and season them with salt and black pepper, to taste. Grill until slightly charred on both sides and just cooked through, about 3 minutes per side. Remove and cut them crosswise into 1/4-inch slices. At the same time, grill the mushrooms until golden brown on both sides and just cooked through, about 4 minutes per side. Remove and cut them into thin strips.
• Whisk together the rice vinegar, lime juice, mustard, 1 tablespoon honey and 1/4 cup canola oil in a large shallow bowl and adjust the seasonings with salt and pepper, to taste. Add the warm, cooked rice and toss to coat. Arrange the mushrooms, zucchini, bean sprouts and carrots over the top and garnish with cilantro leaves.

SAFFRON LOBSTER SALAD ON GRILLED FINGERLINGS

Steps:

• Cook's Note: Use the leftover lobster meat from the whole lobsters that were cooked in the Grilled Lobster Tails with Green Curry-Mango Dipping Sauce recipe.
• Add vinegar, saffron, and honey to a small skillet and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Turn off the heat and let mixture cool to room temperature. In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, garlic, and cooled vinegar mixture. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
• In a medium bowl, combine the lobster, celery, onion, and chives, and stir together. Add 1/2 cup of the saffron mayonnaise to the mixture and stir well. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
• Preheat the grill to medium-high. Brush potatoes with oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill potatoes, cut-side down, until golden brown. Turn over and grill for 2 more minutes. Remove potatoes from the grill and place a small dollop of lobster salad on each potato.