Polpo Alla Griglia Recipe

Cooking Instructions

1. 1

   Preparing the Octopus

   In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the octopus and simmer for about 45 minutes until tender. Remove from water and let cool. Once cooled, clean and cut into pieces.

2. 2

   Marinating the Octopus

   In a bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Add the octopus pieces and marinate for at least 30 minutes.

3. 3

   Preparing the Gigante Beans

   If using dried gigante beans, soak them overnight. Cook them in a pot of boiling water for about 1 hour or until tender. Drain and set aside.

4. 4

   Sautéing Chorizo

   In a skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add diced chorizo and sauté until crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and set aside.

5. 5

   Grilling the Octopus

   Preheat your grill to medium-high. Grill the marinated octopus for about 2-3 minutes per side until charred and crispy.

6. 6

   Preparing the Tomato Salad

   Halve the cherry tomatoes and toss them with the remaining olive oil, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper to taste.

7. 7

   Serving

   On a plate, arrange the gigante beans, top with grilled octopus, and spoon the sautéed chorizo over. Serve with the tomato salad on the side and a wedge of lemon.