Grilled Octopus

by alessandrasfoodislove

Grilled Octopus

Nutrition facts: 200 calories 20 grams fat
Rating: 5.0/5
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Ingredients

  • 2 to 3 lbs octopus 
  • 3 plus cloves garlic
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 10 peppercorns 
  • Cork from a wine bottle 
  • Extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 juice of a lemon 
  • 1/2 bunch parsley chopped 
  • Fresh cracked black pepper 
  • Salt to taste 

Instructions

  • In a large pot filled with water, add bay leaf, peppercorns, and cork, and then start boiling.
  • Add the octopus and cook for about 40 minutes or until tender. Test by piercing with a fork.
  • Remove and slice each tentacle of the body and set aside.
  • Chop parsley and garlic, add olive oil, and use some to coat the octopus pieces.
  • Grill for a few minutes on each side until nicely charred.
  • Add lemon juice to parsley, oil, and garlic. Whisk to thicken.  Drizzle on a plate, add octopus and drizzle rest over it.  Add salt and fresh cracked pepper.
  • Buon appetito!

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