Grilled Octopus

Name: Grilled Octopus
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 3 lbs octopus, cleaned and cut into pieces, cleaned, cut; 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice; 4 cloves garlic, minced, minced; 2 tsp dried oregano; 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes; 1 tsp sea salt; to taste black pepper; 1 fresh lemon wedges; 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped, chopped

Tender grilled octopus with olive oil, lemon, and garlic. A classic Greek dish with a smoky char and delicate, succulent texture.

60 minMediumServes 4180 cal/serving

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Ingredients

3 lbs octopus, cleaned and cut into pieces, cleaned, cut
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
4 cloves garlic, minced, minced
2 tsp dried oregano
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
1 tsp sea salt
to taste black pepper
1 fresh lemon wedges
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped, chopped

Instructions

1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 3 lbs cleaned, cut octopus, cleaned and cut into pieces and simmer for 30-40 minutes until tender (the octopus should be easily pierced with a fork).
2

Drain 3 lbs cleaned, cut octopus, cleaned and cut into pieces and let cool slightly. Pat dry with paper towels.
3

In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice, 4 cloves minced garlic, minced, 2 tsp dried oregano, 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, 1 tsp sea salt, and to taste black pepper.
4

Toss 3 lbs cleaned, cut octopus, cleaned and cut into pieces with the marinade and let sit for at least 15 minutes.
5

Preheat a grill or grill pan to high heat (450°F). Lightly oil the grill grates.
6

Grill 3 lbs cleaned, cut octopus, cleaned and cut into pieces for 2-3 minutes per side until charred and heated through.
7

Transfer to a serving platter and drizzle with any remaining marinade. Garnish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, chopped and serve with 1 fresh lemon wedges.

Questions

How long does Grilled Octopus keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within two days (seafood turns fast). Reheat in a hot skillet rather than the microwave to keep the char.

Can I halve or double Grilled Octopus?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubling on the grill just takes more surface area; keep the heat zones the same.

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