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Preparation
Combine the egg, salt and key lime juice in the jar of a blender or food
processor fitted with a steel blade. Blend for 1 minute at low speed.
With the motor running add the olive oil in a slow steady stream, to
form a thick mayonnaise.
When all the oil is incorporated, shut off the motor and scrape down
sides of jug with a spatula.
Empty the mayonnaise into a bowl, leaving just enough in the bottom of
the blender to cover the blades.
Add the pitted olives and blend for a few more minutes to form a smooth
purée. Add the olive purée to the reserved mayonnaise and
mix thoroughly until the mixture is a uniform color and consistency. Press
through a fine mesh sieve to remove any pieces of olive skin.
Arrange the octopus slices in a single layer on a platter and cover with
the olive mayonnaise.
Serve garnished with freshly chopped parsley.
Tip: The key to perfectly formed octopus slices is to cook the
octopus the day before (for 40 - 45 minutes) until it is firm but not
chewy and then freeze it. Slicing the octopus whilst still half frozen
makes it much easier to handle.
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