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 Octopu, cleaned; 1 cup vinegar, red wine; 1 cup olive oil; 2 cloves Garlic, minced; 1 tbsp Oregano, dried; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 1 tsp salt; 1 tsp Black Pepper, to taste; 2 Lemon, 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

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Recipe

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

Ingredients

	1 kg	Octopu , cleaned
	1 cup	Vinegar , red wine
	1 cup	Olive oil
	2 cloves	Garlic , minced
	1 tbsp	Oregano , dried
	1 tbsp	Lemon juice
	1 tsp	Salt
	1 tsp	Black Pepper , to taste
	2	Lemon , 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.