Barbecued cuttlefish, fennel and soppressata salad
Cook
07m
serves
4
Barbecued cuttlefish, fennel and soppressata salad
This gorgeous barbecued cuttlefish, fennel and soppressata salad is a superb combination of flavours and textures.
Ingredients (9)
- 100g soppressata or other mild salami, finely chopped
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 bulbs baby fennel, thinly sliced using a mandoline, fronds reserved
- 2 pink lady apples, thinly sliced using a mandoline
- 1 tbs white wine vinegar
- 1/3 cup (80ml) extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup nasturtium leaves or baby spinach
- 1 1/2 cups micro coriander
- 4 (about 500g) cuttlefish, cleaned
Method
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1.Place the soppressata in a cold frypan and place over medium heat. When it begins to sizzle, cook for a further 4-5 minutes until crisp. Add the lemon juice and remove from heat. Set aside.
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2.Bring a saucepan of water to the boil over high heat. Add sliced fennel and blanch for 30 seconds. Refresh in iced water, then drain. Place in a bowl with the apple, vinegar and 2 tbs oil. Toss to combine. Place fennel fronds, nasturtium leaves and micro coriander in a separate bowl and set aside until ready to use.
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3.Preheat a barbecue or chargrill pan to high. Toss the cuttlefish with the remaining 2 tbs oil and season. Cook for 2 minutes each side or until golden. Cool slightly, then slice tubes into thin rounds and roughly chop the tentacles.
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4.Combine nasturtium mixture and apple mixture. Add cuttlefish and toss gently to combine, then transfer to a platter. Spoon over soppressata to serve.
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