Grilled Octopus Recipe

Time2h

Serves4

With lemon, herbs, and olive oil.

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Ingredients

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1
Clean the Octopus
Rinse the octopus under cold water. Remove the beak and innards if not already done by the fishmonger.
2
Tenderize the Octopus
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the octopus and boil for about 45 minutes or until tender. Check with a fork; it should pierce easily. Drain and let it cool.

3
Mix Marinade Ingredients
In a bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, chopped parsley, chopped oregano, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to create a marinade.
4
Marinate the Octopus
Cut the cooled octopus into tentacles and place them in the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight for deeper flavor.

5
Preheat Grill
Preheat your grill to high heat. If using a charcoal grill, make sure the coals are glowing white.
6
Grill the Octopus
Remove the octopus from the marinade, letting excess marinade drip off. Grill the octopus tentacles for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until they are charred and heated through.
7
Serve
Remove the grilled octopus from the grill and serve hot, garnished with additional lemon wedges and herbs, if desired.