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Grilled Octopus Greek-style

Savory Grilled Octopus Greek-Style with Zesty Ladolemono

Experience the flavors of Greece with this Grilled Octopus Greek-style recipe featuring zesty Ladolemono.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Greek
Calories: 240
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Octopus
  • 1 kg Octopus Fresh or thawed frozen
  • 1 large Lemon Thick slices for marinating and wedges for serving
  • 100 ml Red Wine Vinegar Can substitute with white vinegar
For the Dressing
  • 100 ml Extra Virgin Olive Oil Reserve some for brushing the octopus
  • 1 tbsp Dried Oregano Essential for authentic Greek flavor
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • Grill
  • Large Pot
  • grill pan

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Thaw frozen octopus overnight in the fridge, rinse it under cold water.
  2. Combine octopus, thick lemon slices, and red wine vinegar in a large pot, add water to nearly cover, and bring to a boil.
  3. Reduce heat to low, simmer for 40-50 minutes until tender.
  4. Remove octopus and allow to cool to room temperature for 15-20 minutes.
  5. Separate tentacles from the head, rinse gently.
  6. Preheat grill to medium-high heat; brush with olive oil and grill octopus tentacles for 10-12 minutes, turning every 2-3 minutes.
  7. Remove from heat, drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice, sprinkle with oregano, and serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 200gramsCalories: 240kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 28gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 10mg

Notes

For best results, check tenderness while grilling and serve with traditional Greek sides like salad or tzatziki.

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