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4.9 from 147 votes

Greek Octopus Recipe by Chef Anthony Theocaropoulos

A simple and flavorful recipe that's sure to be a favorite.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Greek , Portuguese

Ingredients

Octopus:
  • 1 octopus
  • 1 quart soy sauce
  • 2 bunches cilantro
  • 2 ounce cardamom
  • 2 ounce Coriander
Lemon gel:
  • 5 lemon zest
  • 5 lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 4 fluid ounce water
  • 1 tablespoon agar-agar
Watercress pesto:
  • 1 bunch watercress
  • 1 tablespoon pine nuts
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 8 floz olive oil until correct texture

Instructions

Octopus
    Cup of Yum
  1. Bring all ingredients together in a large pot until you have a rolling boil.
  2. Submerge octopus and continue to boil for 3 minutes.
  3. Lower heat to a slow simmer and continue to cook for 45 minutes to an hour, depending on size.
  4. Remove and refrigerate.
  5. Cut tentacles off body and set aside.
To Finish/Garnish/ServeLemon Gel
  1. Heat lemon zest, lemon, sugar, water to a simmer.
  2. Whisk in agar-agar and continue to simmer for 2 minutes.
  3. Leave to cool, then afterwards place in blender and blend until smooth.
Watercress Pesto
  1. Blend all ingredients together.

Notes

  • Greek Octopus