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.

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Questions

What oven temperature does Grilled Octopus need?

For Grilled Octopus, the oven is set to 450 F (about 230 C) in step 5.

What should Grilled Octopus look like when it is ready?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 6: cook until charred and heated through.

Why pat it dry first in Grilled Octopus?

Step 2 reads: "Pat dry with paper towels." Surface water has to boil off before anything can brown. Drying at step 2 means the food sears in the first minute instead of steaming.

Can I make Grilled Octopus less spicy?

Yes. The heat in Grilled Octopus comes from 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes. For a milder plate, halve the pepper flakes; nothing else in the method changes.

Does Grilled Octopus contain shellfish?

Yes: 3 lbs octopus, cleaned and cut into pieces, cleaned, cut. The full allergen list for this entry is shellfish. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

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