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pescatarian

Grilled octopus is a beloved dish in Greece, often enjoyed during summer gatherings and seaside meals. Traditionally, it showcases the skill of cooking seafood, reflecting the Mediterranean's rich maritime culture. Today, this dish has gained popularity worldwide, with many variations emerging, from Mediterranean to Asian-inspired preparations.

Ingredients

  • octopus
  • olive oil
  • lemon juice
  • garlic
  • fresh herbs
  • salt
  • black pepper
  • paprika
  • red wine vinegar

Instructions

  1. 1Clean the octopus under cold water, removing any beak and innards.
  2. 2Boil the octopus in salted water for 30-40 minutes until tender.
  3. 3Remove the octopus and let it cool slightly.
  4. 4Cut the tentacles into manageable pieces.
  5. 5In a bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, and chopped fresh herbs.
  6. 6Add the octopus pieces to the marinade and toss to coat evenly.
  7. 7Let the octopus marinate for at least 30 minutes.
  8. 8Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
  9. 9Place the marinated octopus on the grill and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until charred.
  10. 10Remove the octopus from the grill and sprinkle with salt, black pepper, and paprika.
  11. 11Serve with lemon wedges and additional herbs if desired.

Ingredient Alternatives

octopus

Healthier: grilled calamari

Cheaper: shrimp

Calamari is lower in calories and shrimp is often less expensive.

olive oil

Healthier: avocado oil

Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point while canola oil is budget-friendly.

red wine vinegar

Healthier: apple cider vinegar

Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar adds a fruity note, while white vinegar is more economical.

fresh herbs

Healthier: dried herbs

Cheaper: frozen herbs

Dried herbs maintain flavor and frozen herbs are often less expensive.

Techniques

boilinggrillingmarinating

Equipment

grilllarge potmixing bowltongs
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Also Known As

Octopus alla GrigliaPulpo a la Parrilla
pescatarian

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs octopus, cleaned
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. 1In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Add the cleaned octopus and simmer for about 45 minutes until tender.
  2. 2Remove the octopus from the pot and let it cool slightly. Cut the tentacles into bite-sized pieces.
  3. 3In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and black pepper.
  4. 4Add the octopus pieces to the bowl and toss to coat them in the marinade. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
  5. 5Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
  6. 6Thread the marinated octopus onto skewers (if using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes beforehand).
  7. 7Grill the octopus skewers for about 3-4 minutes on each side until charred and heated through.
  8. 8Remove from the grill and drizzle with lemon juice.
  9. 9Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.

Equipment

large potgrill or grill panmixing bowlskewers
pescatarian

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs octopus, cleaned
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. 1Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. 2In a large bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using).
  3. 3Add the cleaned octopus to the bowl and toss to coat it evenly with the marinade. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
  4. 4Place the marinated octopus in a baking dish and cover it with aluminum foil.
  5. 5Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes to allow it to brown slightly.
  6. 6Once cooked, remove from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes.
  7. 7Slice the octopus into bite-sized pieces and arrange on a serving platter.
  8. 8Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.

Equipment

baking dishaluminum foilmixing bowlknifecutting board
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Ingredients

  • 2 lbs octopus
  • 4 medium potatoes
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 lemon, cut into wedges
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. 1Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  2. 2Add the octopus to the boiling water and cook for about 30-40 minutes, or until tender.
  3. 3While the octopus is cooking, peel and cut the potatoes into thick slices.
  4. 4In a separate pot, boil the potato slices until tender, about 15-20 minutes.
  5. 5Once the octopus is cooked, remove it from the pot and let it cool slightly before slicing it into bite-sized pieces.
  6. 6In a large serving dish, arrange the potato slices and top them with the sliced octopus.
  7. 7Drizzle the olive oil over the octopus and potatoes.
  8. 8Sprinkle the smoked paprika, sea salt, and black pepper evenly over the dish.
  9. 9Garnish with chopped parsley and serve with lemon wedges on the side.

Equipment

large potcutting boardknifeserving dish

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