Mediterranean Grilled Octopus with Lemon and Oregano
Tender grilled octopus with Greek-inspired flavors. This impressive Mediterranean dish brings restaurant-quality seafood to your table.
AI SCORE
94
/100
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165 min
Time
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6 people
Servings
🔥
280 kcal
Calories
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advanced
Difficulty
Ingredients
- 2 lbs fresh octopus, cleaned
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 3 lemons, juiced
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 3 tbsp fresh oregano
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/2 cup kalamata olives
- 2 tbsp capers
- Salt and black pepper
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
1
Bring a large pot of salted water to boil with bay leaf
2
Add octopus and simmer for 45-60 minutes until tender when pierced
3
Remove octopus and let cool, then cut into serving pieces
4
Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, vinegar, oregano, and garlic for marinade
5
Marinate octopus pieces for 30 minutes at room temperature
6
Preheat grill to high heat and clean grates thoroughly
7
Grill octopus 2-3 minutes per side until lightly charred
8
Arrange on platter with olives and capers, drizzle with remaining marinade
9
Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately
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