Grilled Octopus and Chorizo Skewers with Pomegranate Salsa

Name: Grilled Octopus and Chorizo Skewers with Pomegranate Salsa
Prep time: 20M
Total time: 30M
Yield: 8 Servings
Ingredients: ½ cup Extra Virgin Olive OilGOYA® Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 2 tbsp. Lemon JuiceGOYA® Lemon Juice; 1 tsp. Minced GarlicGOYA® Minced Garlic; ½ tsp. Oregano LeafGOYA® Whole Oregano Leaf; ½ tsp. Crushed Red PeppersGOYA® Crushed Red Peppers; Grilled Octopus and Chorizo Skewers with Pomegranate SalsaSalt and pepper, to taste; 2 pkgs. Octopus in Olive OilGOYA® Octopus in Olive Oil, drained and rinsed; 3 Chorizochorizo links from 1 pkg. (7 oz.) GOYA® Chorizo, cut into ½” rounds; 1 Grilled Octopus and Chorizo Skewers with Pomegranate Salsapomegranate (about 1 cup); 1 Grilled Octopus and Chorizo Skewers with Pomegranate Salsamedium cucumber, finely chopped (about ½ cup); 2 tbsp. Grilled Octopus and Chorizo Skewers with Pomegranate Salsafinely chopped red onion; ½ Grilled Octopus and Chorizo Skewers with Pomegranate Salsasmall jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped; 1 tsp. Grilled Octopus and Chorizo Skewers with Pomegranate Salsafinely chopped fresh cilantro; 1 tbsp. Extra Virgin Olive OilGOYA® Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 1 tsp. Lemon JuiceGOYA® Lemon Juice; Grilled Octopus and Chorizo Skewers with Pomegranate SalsaSalt and pepper, to taste

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Cook up a festive appetizer for your next party with these Grilled Octopus and Chorizo Skewers with Pomegranate Salsa! GOYA® <a title="Octopus in Olive Oil" href="https://goya.com/en/products/seafood-and-meat/other-canned-seafood#octopus-in-olive-oil" data-id="4987">Octopus</a>, which boast a tender texture and a fresh-seafood taste pairs perfectly with Spanish-style GOYA® <a title="Chorizos" href="https://goya.com/en/products/dairy-deli/chorizo-salami#chorizo" data-id="5467">Chorizo</a>. The skewers are quickly grilled then topped with a bright, fresh pomegranate salsa that features sweet, ruby-red pomegranates, crunchy cucumbers and fresh cilantro. These skewers look and taste so impressive that no one will know they only took you 30 minutes to whip up!

Total Time

30m

Prep Time:20m

Yields:8 Servings

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Ingredients

For the Skewers

½ cup

GOYA® Extra Virgin Olive Oil

2 tbsp.

GOYA® Lemon Juice

1 tsp.

GOYA® Minced Garlic

½ tsp.

GOYA® Oregano Leaf

½ tsp.

GOYA® Crushed Red Peppers

Salt and pepper, to taste

2 pkgs.

GOYA® Octopus in Olive Oil , drained and rinsed

chorizo links from 1 pkg. (7 oz.) GOYA® Chorizo , cut into ½” rounds

For the Salsa:

pomegranate (about 1 cup)

medium cucumber, finely chopped (about ½ cup)

2 tbsp.

finely chopped red onion

small jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped

1 tsp.

finely chopped fresh cilantro

1 tbsp.

GOYA® Extra Virgin Olive Oil

1 tsp.

GOYA® Lemon Juice

Salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

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Step 1

In medium bowl, stir together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano and crushed red pepper. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Stir octopus into marinade; let sit at about 15 minutes.

Step 2

Alternately thread octopus and chorizo onto 8 pre-soaked wooded skewers, allowing marinade to drip down onto chorizo; set aside.

Step 3

In medium bowl, stir together pomegranate, cucumber, red onion, jalapeño and cilantro until well combined. Stir in olive oil and lemon juice. Season to taste with salt and pepper; set aside.

Step 4

Heat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Place skewers on hot, greased grill grates. Cook, flipping once, until chorizo and octopus are heated through and develop golden-brown grill marks, about 5 minutes. Transfer skewers to serving platter; top with reserved pomegranate salsa. Serve.

Products in this Recipe

Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Lemon Juice

Minced Garlic

Oregano Leaf

Crushed Red Peppers

Octopus in Olive Oil

Chorizo

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