Greek Grilled Octopus with Lemon Sauce
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4.9
Greek Grilled Octopus with Lemon Sauce
Description
This recipe begins by simmering the octopus with a mix of vegetables and seasoning to soften the tough meat. After about an hour of gentle boiling, the octopus becomes tender and ready for grilling. Separately, the cooked tentacles are skewered and either lightly pan-fried or grilled to develop subtle char marks and a more complex texture. The lemon sauce consists of extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper whisked together to complement the smoky grilled octopus with a clean, zesty flavor.
Greek Grilled Octopus with Lemon Sauce can be served warm or cold, making it versatile for various dining settings. The smoky and tender octopus pairs well with simple side dishes or a fresh salad. The lemon sauce enhances the seafood's natural flavor without overpowering it, contributing a fresh and slightly tangy finish that balances the dish.
Ingredients
Grilled octopus:
- 1.5 kg octopus
- 1 onion sliced, medium
- 1 fennel sliced
- 1 celery finely chopped, stick
- 1 Florina pepper cut into cubes (or red bell peppers)
- 1 carrot cut into thin slices
- 2 bay leaf
- ½ tbsp peppercorns
- extra virgin olive oil
For the olive oil & lemon sauce:
- 60 ml extra virgin olive oil
- 20 ml lemon juice fresh
- 1 tbsp oregano dried
- salt
- black pepper
Instructions
Lemon sauce:
- In a bowl, put the olive oil, salt, pepper, lemon juice, oregano and mix well with a hand whisk.
Grilled octopus:
- In a deep pot, add a little olive oil, the onion, fennel, celery, carrot, Florina pepper, bay leaves and pepper.
- Place the octopus over the vegetables, from which we have separated the tentacles and the head by spreading it evenly.
- Turn the heat to medium-low and cover with the lid and boil for about 1 hour, until the octopus is soft.
- Check with the knife, after 1 hour, to see if it is ready. When ready, remove from heat and allow to cool.
- After the tentacles are cooled, put them on skewer sticks and set aside.
- Place a pan over medium heat and let it heat. Once heated, add a little oil and fry the tentacles for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Serve hot or cold with the lemon sauce.
Notes
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