Easy Tender Grilled Octopus (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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2 pounds fresh octopus (baby, medium or large)
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Olive oil
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2 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
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Juice from 1 lemon
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Salt and pepper to taste
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1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
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2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley
# Instructions:
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Place octopus in a pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil and cook for 40 minutes.
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Remove octopus, rinse and place in a bowl. Drizzle with olive oil, add chopped garlic, and let rest at room temperature for 30-60 minutes.
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Preheat gas grill to medium-high heat and slice octopus tentacles.
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Grill tentacles for 3-4 minutes per side until nicely charred.
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Place in bowl, drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice. Season with salt, pepper, oregano, and parsley. Add extra chopped garlic if desired.
# Notes:
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For best results, clean octopus by removing beak and eyes before cooking. Freezing overnight can help tenderize the meat.