Grilled Octopus Recipe

Cooking Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare the Octopus

   Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the octopus and cook for about 45 minutes until tender. Remove and let cool, then cut into tentacles.

2. 2

   Marinate the Octopus

   In a bowl, mix olive oil, minced garlic, juice of half a lemon, salt, and black pepper. Add the octopus and let marinate for at least 30 minutes.

3. 3

   Cook the Potatoes

   Boil the heirloom potatoes until fork-tender, then drain and let cool. Once cooled, cut into wedges and toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast in a preheated oven at 200°C (400°F) for 20-25 minutes until crispy.

4. 4

   Grill the Octopus

   Preheat the grill. Grill the marinated octopus on medium-high heat for about 3-4 minutes on each side until slightly charred.

5. 5

   Prepare the Vegetables

   Slice the celery and red fingerling chiles thinly. Set aside.

6. 6

   Serve

   On a plate, arrange the crispy potatoes, top with grilled octopus, and garnish with sliced celery, chiles, a drizzle of white wine, and aged balsamic vinegar.