Grilled Octopus Recipe

Time1h 30m

Serves4

Served with olive oil, lemon, and parsley.

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Ingredients

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1
Clean the Octopus
Rinse the octopus under cold running water, removing any residual sand or dirt. Remove the beak and ink sac, if necessary.
2
Boil the Octopus
In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Add the octopus, a pinch of salt, and reduce to a simmer. Cook for about 45 minutes, or until tender.
3
Prepare Marinade
In a bowl, mix together olive oil, minced garlic, juice of one lemon, salt, and black pepper to taste. Set aside.
4
Chill the Octopus
Once cooked, remove the octopus from the pot and let it cool. After cooling, cut it into tentacle pieces.

5
Preheat the Grill
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
6
Marinate the Octopus
Brush the cooled octopus pieces with the marinade, ensuring they're well coated.
7
Grill the Octopus
Place the octopus pieces on the grill. Cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side until they are nicely charred and heated through.
8
Plate the Dish
Remove the octopus from the grill and place on a serving plate. Drizzle with more olive oil, squeeze the remaining lemon juice over the top, and garnish with chopped fresh parsley.