Grilled Octopus

Name: Grilled Octopus
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 2-3 servings
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 1 kg octopus, cleaned; 1 cup red wine vinegar; 1 cup olive oil; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tbsp dried oregano; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 1 tsp salt; 1 tsp black pepper; 2 lemons, cut into wedges for serving

Chargrilled octopus tentacles with a smoky, caramelised exterior, drizzled with olive oil, lemon, and dried oregano.

Cuisines

Greek

Best for

Lunch Dinner

Recipe

Prep: 20 min Cook: 50 min Total: 70 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

1 kg	octopus, cleaned
1 cup	red wine vinegar
1 cup	olive oil
2 cloves	garlic, minced
1 tbsp	dried oregano
1 tbsp	lemon juice
1 tsp	salt
1 tsp	black pepper
2	lemons, cut into wedges for serving

Instructions

1 Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add the octopus.
2 Simmer the octopus for 40-50 minutes until tender, then drain and let it cool.
3 In a bowl, mix together the red wine vinegar, olive oil, minced garlic, dried oregano, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to create a marinade.
4 Cut the cooled octopus into large pieces and place them in the marinade. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
5 Preheat a grill to medium-high heat.
6 Remove the octopus from the marinade and grill for 3-4 minutes on each side until nicely charred.
7 Serve the grilled octopus with lemon wedges on the side.

Tips

For extra tenderness, freeze the octopus overnight before cooking. This helps break down the fibers.