Greek Grilled Octopus with Oregano and Lemon
Tender octopus simmered until silky, then charred over coals and dressed simply with olive oil, red wine vinegar and dried oregano. Pure Aegean sunshine.
Ingredients
Serves 4- 2 lb octopus, cleaned
- 2 bay leaf
- 3 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 0.25 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp dried oregano
- 1 lemon
- 1 clove garlic clove, minced
Optional
- 1 tbsp capers
Instructions
- 1
Simmer the octopus with bay leaves in gently boiling water for 60 to 75 minutes until fork-tender.
- 2
Drain and let cool, then separate the tentacles.
- 3
Whisk olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic and oregano into a dressing.
- 4
Heat a grill to high and char the tentacles 2 to 3 minutes per side until edges crisp.
- 5
Slice into pieces and toss immediately with half the dressing.
- 6
Finish with the remaining dressing, capers, and a big squeeze of lemon.
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