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Welcome to another delicious adventure in our online kitchen. Today, we’re travelling to the sunny shores of Greece with a simple but mouth-watering recipe: Greek Grilled Octopus with Potatoes. We’ll talk you through every step of the way to ensure you can create this delight in your own home.
Ingredients
- 1 whole octopus, about 3.3 lb
- Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 4 cloves of garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cayenne pepper (optional)
- 4 large potatoes, peeled and quartered
Recommended Tools
- Grill or BBQ
- Large pot
- Long kitchen tongs
- Chef’s knife
- Lemon squeezer
Preparation
- First, prepare the octopus. Rinse it thoroughly and place it in a large pot.
- Pour enough water into the pot to cover the octopus and bring it to a boil. Once boiling, lower the heat and simmer for about 45 minutes, or until the octopus is tender.
- While the octopus is cooking, preheat your grill to medium high heat.
- In a small bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, red wine vinegar, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper if using. This will be the marinade for the octopus.
- Once the octopus is tender, remove it from the water and let it cool. When it’s cool enough to handle, cut it into pieces.
- Place the octopus pieces in the marinade and mix well to ensure each piece is coated. Let it sit for 15 to 20 minutes to absorb the flavors.
- While the octopus is marinating, boil your potatoes in salted water until they are tender.
- Once the grill is hot, using long tongs, place the octopus pieces on the grill. Grill each side for about 2-3 minutes or until charred to your liking.
- Serve the grilled octopus with the boiled potatoes, drizzled with any remaining marinade. Enjoy your Greek-style grilled octopus!
Helpful Tips
- If you cannot find whole octopus, you can use octopus tentacles as a substitute.
- The dish pairs well with a glass of Greek white wine.
Conclusion
We hope you enjoy making and savoring this simple Greek grilled octopus recipe. It’s a taste of Greece right from your own kitchen. We’d love to hear from you. Feel free to leave any comments, thoughts, or even modifications you’ve made to this recipe. Don’t forget to subscribe to our newsletter for more delicious recipes!