Grilled Octopus

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon black peppercorns
  • 1 wine cork
  • 3 ½ pounds octopus, head and beak removed
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • ½lemon
  • ½ tablespoon minced fresh parsley
  • 1 pinch salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

    • Directions

  • Step 1

    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.

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  • Step 2

    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 the meat.

  • Step 3

    Dip tentacles into the boiling water 3 times, holding them in the boiling water 2 to 3 seconds each time, until the 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.

  • Step 4

    Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.

  • Step 5

    Grill octopus until charred on all sides, 3 to 4 minutes per side.

  • Step 6

    Remove from heat, slice into pieces, and place on a serving platter. Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil, squeeze lemon over top, sprinkle with parsley, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.

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