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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
For Marinating
Method
Preparation of Octopus
- 1
Clean the Octopus
Rinse the octopus under cold water to remove any debris. If necessary, remove the beak and ink sac.
- 2
Boil the Octopus
In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the octopus and cook for about 45 minutes or until tender. Remove from water and let cool.
Marinade Preparation
- 3
Prepare the Marinade
In a bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, white wine vinegar, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and chili flakes.
- 4
Marinate the Octopus
Once the octopus is cooled, cut it into manageable pieces. Place the octopus in the marinade, ensuring all pieces are coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
Grilling
- 5
- 6
Grill the Octopus
Remove the octopus from the marinade, letting excess marinade drip off. Grill the octopus pieces for about 3-4 minutes on each side until charred and crispy.
- 7
Serve
Remove from grill, sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley, and serve with lemon wedges on the side.