SV Charred Octopus with Bagna Cauda and Bacon BBQ Shrimp

bgebrent

Red octopus SV at 182 for 4.5 hours then charred in CI on the egg.  This was served with Bagna Cauda, a warm dipping sauce made with olive oil, butter, garlic and anchovies.








So when the octopus came out of the SV it was real tender.  After I charred it it became rubber.  Total fail except the Bagna Cauda, that stuff would make anything tasty!


Bacon wrapped shrimp finished with Blues Hog BBQ sauce and veggie rice on the side.  This didn't disappoint.  Daughter and friend were late guests so SV a strip to augment the shrimp for surf and turf.  


Thanks for looking.

SGH

For sheer F'ing greatness. 

SGH

@bgebrent What did you think of the SV for the octopi? 

Ozzie_Isaac

Do you trim and clean that leg, or just toss in a bag and SV?

bgebrent

SGH said:

For sheer F'ing greatness. 

Thank you my friend!

buzd504

Yep, I would try that.  I love octopus.  It's difficult to nail.  Looks great!

theyolksonyou

You Drs and your fancy words...

theyolksonyou

Not sure I've ever eaten octopus actually cooked. 

bgebrent

Ozzie_Isaac said:

Do you trim and clean that leg, or just toss in a bag and SV?

I rinsed it and bagged it.  Scraped it clean before charring.

bgebrent

SGH said:

@bgebrent What did you think of the SV for the octopi? 

I love octopus Scottie!  This was not ideal. Back to the drawing board my friend.

bgebrent

theyolksonyou said:

You Drs and your fancy words...

We make words up all the time to make folks think we're smart...

blind99

Sheeeeit. You are one crazy dude. That's a great idea even if it didn't turn out great this time. 

bgebrent

blind99 said:

Sheeeeit. You are one crazy dude. That's a great idea even if it didn't turn out great this time. 

Thank you brother, the bacon wrapped BBQ shrimp was da bomb. I'll rework the octopus for sure.

bgebrent

@nolaegghead, any suggestions brother?

blasting

way to get all "chefy' Brent.  Inspiring cook.

johnmitchell

Awesome looking plated pic.. Interesting cook for sure..

YukonRon

That weren't no beef and taters! Pretty awesome cook. 5 stars, for amazing!

bgebrent

blasting said:

way to get all "chefy' Brent.  Inspiring cook.

Thanks man!  @johnmitchell and @YukonRon, thank you brothers!  If you haven't done the bacon wrapped shrimp I highly recommend it.  Y'all have a great weekend.