Grilled Octopus

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Gather the ingredients.'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Fill a large pot 1/2 full with water. Add 2 tablespoons kosher salt, peppercorns, and the wine cork; bring to a boil over high heat.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Meanwhile, place octopus on a cutting board. Using a wooden spoon or meat mallet, pound the octopus multiple times, starting in the middle and moving down each tentacle to tenderize.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Dip tentacles into boiling water 3 times, holding them in the boiling water 2 to 3 seconds each time, until tentacles curl up. Submerge entire octopus in the boiling water. Bring water back to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until octopus is fork-tender, 45 to 60 minutes. Remove from heat and cool for 30 minutes.'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.'}

6. 6

   {'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Grill octopus until charred on all sides, 3 to 4 minutes per side.'}

7. 7

   {'id': 'step_6', 'step': 7, 'text': 'Remove from heat, slice into pieces, and place on a serving platter. Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and squeeze lemon over the top. Sprinkle with parsley and season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (6 servings total)