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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Clean the Octopus
Rinse the octopus under cold water and remove the beak and any innards. If necessary, you can ask your fishmonger to do this for you.
- 2
Marinate the Octopus
In a large bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Add the cleaned octopus and ensure it is well coated. Let it marinate for at least 1 hour in the refrigerator.
Cooking
- 3
- 4
Grill the Octopus
Remove the octopus from the marinade and let any excess liquid drip off. Place the octopus on the grill and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until it is charred and tender.
- 5
Serve
Once cooked, remove the octopus from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes. Slice the octopus into bite-sized pieces, plate it, and garnish with lemon zest and capers.