Grilled Octopus Recipe
Charred octopus with lemon and herbs.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Clean the Octopus
Rinse the octopus under cold water to remove any debris. If the octopus has not been cleaned, you may need to remove the beak and innards.
- 2
Cook the Octopus
In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the cleaned octopus and reduce to a simmer. Cook for about 45 minutes until tender. Remove and let cool.
Marinade
- 3
Prepare the Marinade
In a bowl, combine the olive oil, juice from 1 lemon, minced garlic cloves, chopped parsley, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Mix well to create a marinade.
- 4
Marinate the Octopus
Once the octopus is cool enough to handle, cut it into manageable pieces. Add the octopus to the marinade, ensuring it is well coated. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes (up to 2 hours in the refrigerator).
Grilling
- 5
Preheat the Grill
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
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