Jul 13 2026
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Grilled Octopus Recipe

Inspired by Vieste ... Simply Italian
Time2h
Serves4

Crispy Chourico, Green Apple, Cilantro Curry

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Ingredients

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Octopus

Chourico

Cilantro Curry

Apple Salad

Method

Preparing the Octopus

  1. 1

    Cook the Octopus

    In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the octopus and cook for 45 minutes until tender. Remove and let cool.

  2. 2

    Marinate the Octopus

    Once cooled, cut the octopus into tentacles and place in a bowl. Add olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Toss to coat and let marinate for at least 30 minutes.

Cooking Chourico

  1. 3

    Sauté Chourico

    In a skillet over medium heat, cook the chourico until crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and set aside.

Making Cilantro Curry

  1. 4

    Blend Ingredients

    In a blender, combine fresh cilantro, coconut milk, curry powder, salt, and water. Blend until smooth and set aside.

Preparing Apple Salad

  1. 5

    Combine Salad Ingredients

    Thinly slice the green apple and toss with lemon juice, olive oil, and salt to taste.

Grilling and Serving

  1. 6

    Grill the Octopus

    Preheat a grill to high heat. Grill the marinated octopus for about 3-4 minutes per side until charred.

  2. 7

    Plate the Dish

    On a serving plate, create a bed of cilantro curry, top with grilled octopus, sprinkle crispy chourico, and add the apple salad on the side.

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