Cuttlefish, fennel & potato salad

Published on 30 September 2024 at 17:33
  • 2 medium cuttlefish, cleaned 
  • 1 kiwi fruit, peeled and diced 
  • 3 celery stalks, sliced very finely at an angle
  • 1 fennel bulb, shaved very finely with a mandolin
  • 10 black olives, quartered
  • 500g purple potatoes (for example Vitellote)
  • Juice of ½ a lemon
  • 3tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1tbsp parsley leaves
  • Mix the cuttlefish with the chopped kiwi in a bowl and leave for 2 hours. 
  • Place a grill pan over a very high heat until smoking hot. Rinse the fish then season and place them on the grill pan for 2–3 minutes each side and a bit longer for the tentacles. 
  • Remove the cuttlefish from the pan, place them in a bowl and cover tightly with cling film. Leave at room temperature for 2 hours.
  • Peel the potatoes, reserving the skins, and steam them for approximately 20 mins until tender at the centre. Allow to cool at room temperature. 
  • Put the potato skins in iced water for 30 minutes then drain thoroughly on kitchen paper. When dry, deep fry them in medium hot oil (160˚C) until crisp.
  • When ready to assemble, slice the cuttlefish and the potatoes and gently mix them with the celery, fennel and olives. 
  • Mix the lemon juice with the olive oil and drizzle over the salad. 
  • Season with salt and pepper and divide between 4 plates.
  • Finally, grate a little lemon zest over the top of each plate and garnish with parsley leaves before serving.