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Grilled Octopus with Lemon and Oregano

Name: Grilled Octopus with Lemon and Oregano
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 1 large octopus (about 1.5kg); 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; salt to taste; fresh parsley for garnish

Tender grilled octopus with a zesty lemon and oregano seasoning.

50 minutes4 servings

Grilled Octopus with Lemon and Oregano — Photo: Haydn Blackey from Cardiff, Wales · CC BY-SA 2.0

Method

Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
Clean and tenderize octopus by boiling for 30 minutes, then chilling.
Toss octopus with olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, and salt.
Grill for 3-4 minutes per side until charred and tender. Garnish with parsley.
Cook fish and seafood to an internal temperature of 63°C (145°F) before serving.

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