Cook Time
1h 5 min
Yields
6 servings
No need to fear octopus, all you have to do is let it simmer and then toss it on the grill!
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ingredients
Octopus
1
small octopus, cleaned, (about 3 pounds)
6
cup water
2
cup white wine
2
cup red wine
1
large onion, roughly, chopped
3
cloves garlic, crushed
1
leek, washed, and, sliced
2
celery, stalks, chopped
2
bay leaf
½
bunch fresh parsley, stems, whole
1
Tbsp peppercorns
Marinade
⅓
cup extra virgin olive oil
1
Tbsp red wine vinegar
1
lemon, juice of
2
cloves garlic, minced
2
tsp dried oregano, preferably, Greek
¼
cup fresh parsley, chopped
freshly cracked black pepper
salt, to taste
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directions
Step 1
In a large pot, combine all octopus ingredients and bring to a boil.
Step 2
Simmer uncovered for 45 minutes to 1 hour or until octopus is tender.
Step 3
Remove octopus from liquid and cut to separate tentacles.
Step 4
Add octopus pieces to the large bowl with the marinade.
Step 5
Let stand for 15 to 30 minutes.
Step 6
Preheat grill to high.
Step 7
Grill octopus for 4 to 5 minutes.
Step 8
Turn to brown evenly.
Step 9
In a large bowl, combine all marinade ingredients.
Step 10
See octopus for further instructions.