GRILLED OCTOPUS
Steps:
- Combine the octopus, bay leaf, thyme, peppercorns, 1 teaspoon salt, the garlic, and one of the lemons, cut in half, in a saucepan along with water to cover. Turn the heat to medium, cover, and bring to a boil. Adjust the heat so that the liquid simmers slowly and cook until the octopus is tender, 30 to 90 minutes (check with the point of a sharp knife). Drain, discarding all the solids (except the octopus). You can prepare this 24 hours in advance up to this point; cover and refrigerate the octopus.
- Start a charcoal or wood fire or preheat a gas grill; the fire should be quite hot and the grill rack about 4 inches from the heat source. Cut the octopus into large serving pieces, brush it with half of the olive oil, and sprinkle it with salt and pepper. Grill it quickly, so that the outside browns before the inside dries out. Cut the remaining lemons into wedges.
- Brush the octopus with the remaining olive oil. Serve with lemon wedges, hot or at room temperature, garnished with the parsley.
- Grilled Squid with Vinaigrette
- Much simpler: Cut cleaned squid into big rings (or use baby squid, cleaned but left whole) and skewer it. Grill or pan-grill it over quite high heat until browned, less than 5 minutes. Serve as directed or drizzled with Vinaigrette (page 600).
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Fumani Matlhabane
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit! The grilled octopus is always tender and flavorful, and the marinade is delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.
Yakubu Saeed
[email protected]Grilled octopus is one of my favorite dishes, and this recipe is the best I've tried. The octopus was cooked perfectly and the marinade was delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.
Abdul Malik Kubar
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The grilled octopus was tender and flavorful, and the marinade was perfect. I'll definitely be making this again.
Katie Colborne
[email protected]Grilled octopus is a delicious and healthy dish, and this recipe is a great way to make it. The octopus was tender and flavorful, and the marinade added a delicious depth of flavor. I'll definitely be making this again.
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[email protected]I was hesitant to try grilled octopus, but I'm so glad I did! This recipe was easy to follow and the octopus was cooked perfectly. The marinade was also delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.
Glory Zakka
[email protected]This recipe is a must-try for any seafood lover! The grilled octopus was perfectly cooked and the marinade was flavorful and complex. I'll definitely be making this again.
Trinity Catchings
[email protected]Grilled octopus is one of my favorite dishes, and this recipe did not disappoint! The octopus was tender and flavorful, and the marinade added a delicious kick. I'll definitely be making this again.
Cory Neary
[email protected]I've been looking for a good grilled octopus recipe, and this one is definitely it! The octopus was cooked perfectly and the marinade was delicious. I'll be making this again soon.
James Okallo
[email protected]This was my first time cooking octopus, and I'm so glad I tried this recipe! The octopus was tender and flavorful, and the marinade was perfect. I'll definitely be making this again.
Iqmal Izzudin
[email protected]I love grilled octopus, and this recipe is one of the best I've tried. The octopus was cooked to perfection and the marinade was flavorful but not overpowering. I'll definitely be making this again.
Nizam din Nizam
[email protected]The grilled octopus was a hit at our dinner party! It was perfectly cooked and the marinade gave it an amazing flavor. Everyone raved about it.
Vikum Suranga
[email protected]Cooking octopus for the first time was daunting, but this recipe made it a breeze. The octopus was tender and flavorful, and the marinade added a delicious depth of flavor. I'll definitely be making this again!