Grilled Octopus Recipe! - ChefDance 2015!

Chef Trani took some time to show us a dish that really showcases his past and represents him as a chef. He made a grilled octopus appetizer with char-roasted salsa, avocado mousse, micro-herbs, and grain salad.

He demonstrates how to char octopus (without making it the “worst thing in the world), and shows us how to compose an absolutely beautiful plate

If you couldn’t make it to ChefDance (we don’t blame you) you can still try out Dustin J.Trani’s restaurants if you’re in the Los Angeles area.

Does this octopus dish look good to you? Have you had grilled octopus before? Have we inspired you to whip up your own avocado mousse or quinoa and couscous salad at home? Would you like to try out Chef Trani’s restaurants?

Let us know in the comments below!
ChefDance was developed to coincide with the Sundance Film Festival, providing the perfect marriage of fine food and film ChefDance invites great guests, companies and chefs to celebrate food, culture and people in an exclusive setting, and we here at Tasted where delighted to be invited to come and talk to the chefs.

[tymesho]

this dish is reminiscent of my Maltese mom-in-law. she introduced me to Mediterranean cuisine, including octopus.  beyond fabulous cooking. she's passed, and I so miss her being in the kitchen with her. her food/smiles meant the world to me.

[gaillewis]

This looks absolutely delicious. I love how he comments that octopus "...goes one way or the other, " basically, exquisite or grilled car tire. His masterpiece appears to be the former.

[ChasteCross]

Was in hope that Noah would be cooking this making some dirty tentacle jokes. Maybe next time. :( 

[IberianInteractive]

I'm from Spain and I approve this octopuss recipe xD

[hheywire]

damnit im so hungry now! i freakin love squid and octopus! I wonder if my harris teeter sells octopus, time to go to the 24 hour store and find out!

[DarksouIjah]

I live in Park City, why wasn't I told about that you were here? Anyways, that dish looks amazing, great job chef.

[jairouzfoodreviews]

Wow I didn't know an Angles snapback doubled as a chef hat. Nice Cocktopus though.

[clijeron]

Can't wait to make this, but I'm not clear on how much boiling is required. Here in NY we can get fresh Octopus ... any ideas for the initial boiling part ?
Thanks !

[fruitsaladtree]

he said "vinegarette". Imma kill myself.

[ciprianmogosanu]

I am sure this is delicios but this realy looks like something that was runned over by a truck with the small octopus leg being its tail and the things on the left side being his guts, and the green things are the grass on the side of the road.

imagine making this at home.. yeah let me just take 5 hours to make dinner

[victorjose]

Wonder how much that gonna cost.. Look expensive xD lol

[hseoepy]

hey, i just wanna say hi to you, the lovely lady at the end :-) gorgeous 

[Carl_Johnson_from_grove_street]

yea ill take an in n out burger instead

[meltz]

Sounds great, except for the cilantro. 

[JxDxGx]

Is it "Rustic as fuck!" Hmm..?

[Jessicanana]

Nice...but I could eat like 4 plates of that.

[somerandomguy]

oooh this looks nasty...jk looks freaking delicious wish I could eat some

[onghit]

Looks good but I bet there's hair in some of em dishes.

[gabbonoo]

keenwah, kewskews. i always said em kinowah and coozcooz ;_;