Grilled Octopus Greek-style
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Grilled Octopus Greek-style
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Grilled octopus Greek-style on a grill pan or BBQ. Served with lemon, olive oil, and oregano!
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Ingredients
- 1 kilogram (2.2 pound) octopus
- 2 thick slices of lemon
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil + extra to brush with
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ lemon to serve with
Instructions
- If using frozen octopus thaw in the fridge overnight.
- Add octopus, lemon slices, and red wine vinegar in a small to medium-sized cooking pot and pour 2½ to 3 cups water it's okay if it is not completely submerged. Bring to a boil then turn the heat to low.
- Simmer covered for about 40 to 50 minutes. The octopus should feel tender when you run a knife through it but the skin should still look firm, don't let it cook to the point it falls off and turns mushy.
- Cool the octopus. Remove the octopus from the pot and let it sit on a plate to cool down to room temperature.
- Cut the octopus. Separate the legs from the body. It's easier if you cut the legs separately so you can turn them one by one on the grill. Discard the center part containing the teeth. Slice open the head in half and remove everything that's inside. Rinse the head under water if there is sand in it.
- Heat a grill or grill pan over high heat. Brush the grates with oil. Brush also the octopus with a little bit of olive oil after pat-drying it with paper towels first.
- Grill the octopus. Add the octopus to the grill and drop the heat to medium-high. Grill for 10 to 12 minutes overall flipping every 2-3 minutes. The octopus should be slightly charred and the skin should stop feeling slippery. Don't cook more than this so it won't end up dry.
- Serve. Transfer the octopus to a plate. Mix vigorously the extra virgin olive oil and lemon juice in a small cup or bowl until uniform then pour over the octopus. Sprinkle the oregano on top and serve with some fresh lemon on the side.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1g
Calories
369kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
38g
(76%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
13g
Cholesterol
120mg
(40%)
Sodium
576mg
(24%)
Potassium
915mg
(26%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
387IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
24mg
(27%)
Calcium
145mg
(15%)
Iron
14mg
(78%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 369 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 369kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 38g | 76% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Cholesterol | 120mg | 40% |
| Sodium | 576mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 915mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 387IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 24mg | 27% |
| Calcium | 145mg | 15% |
| Iron | 14mg | 78% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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