Grilled Octopus Seafood (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Octopus Prep
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1 full octopus, cleaned and either fresh or frozen
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Salt, adjust to your liking
→ Flavor Mix
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3 tbsp olive oil
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2 garlic cloves, chopped finely
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2 tbsp squeezed lemon juice
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Pinch of salt, up to you
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Some ground black pepper
# Instructions:
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Rinse the octopus well under cold water. Make sure you remove any leftover sand or ink from the inside of the body.
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On the stovetop, simmer the octopus in water with some salt for about half an hour. You’ll know it’s done when your fork slides in easily.
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Stir together lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, black pepper, and a bit of salt. Coat the cooked octopus in this mix and store it in the fridge for a couple of hours or overnight.
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Heat your grill or grill pan as high as it can go before cooking.
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Grill the marinated octopus for around 3 to 4 minutes on each side until it's slightly crispy and charred. Don’t let it go too long or it’ll get chewy.
# Notes:
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Make sure it’s tender and easy to pierce with a fork before starting the marinade step.
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Leaving it in the marinade longer, like overnight, helps extra flavor soak in.