Name: Grilled Octopus Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 2 lbs octopus; 1/4 cup olive oil; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 lemon, juiced; 1 tsp dried oregano; Salt and pepper to taste

Grilled Octopus Recipe

Debora Cahill Modified: November 12, 2023

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How To Make Grilled Octopus

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Preparation: 15 minutes

Cooking: 45 minutes

Total: 1 hour

Serves:

Ingredients

2 lbs octopus
1/4 cup olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 lemon, juiced
1 tsp dried oregano
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add octopus and cook for 30 minutes or until tender. Remove from pot and let cool.
In a bowl, mix together olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, dried oregano, salt, and pepper.
Brush the octopus with the marinade mixture.
Place octopus on the hot grill and cook for about 3-4 minutes per side, until lightly charred.
Remove octopus from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
Slice octopus into serving pieces and drizzle with additional marinade. Serve hot.