Jul 14 2026
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Grilled Octopus Recipe

Inspired by Elyse Restaurant
Time1h 30m
Serves4

Charred octopus with citrus vinaigrette.

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Ingredients

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Octopus

Citrus Vinaigrette

Method

Preparing the Octopus

  1. 1

    Cleaning the Octopus

    Rinse the octopus under cold running water to remove any sand or debris. Remove the beak and ink sac if present.

  2. 2

    Cooking the Octopus

    In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Add the cleaned octopus and a pinch of salt. Boil for 30-40 minutes until the octopus is tender. Test by piercing with a fork.

  3. 3

    Grilling the Octopus

    Once cooked, remove the octopus from the pot and let it cool. Cut the tentacles into manageable pieces. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Brush the octopus pieces with olive oil, and season with salt and black pepper. Grill for about 3-4 minutes on each side until charred.

  4. 4

    Finishing Touch

    Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the grilled octopus just before serving.

Making the Citrus Vinaigrette

  1. 5

    Mixing Ingredients

    In a small bowl, combine orange juice, lemon juice, honey, and minced garlic. Whisk together until well combined.

  2. 6

    Seasoning the Vinaigrette

    Add chopped fresh parsley, salt, and black pepper to the mixture. Adjust seasoning to taste.

  3. 7

    Serving

    Drizzle the citrus vinaigrette over the grilled octopus just before serving.

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