Greek recipes - Grilled Octopus, Greek Style

Recipe Categories : | Greek | Octopus | Seafood | MAIN INDEX |

Serves : 6

Ingredients :

• 1 small octopus, cleaned, (about 3 lb)
• 6 cups water
• 2 cups white wine
• 2 cups red wine
• 1 large onion, roughly chopped
• 3 clove garlic, crushed
• 1 leek, washed and sliced
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 2 bay leaf
• ½ bunch fresh parsley
• 1 tbsp peppercorns
  For marinade :
• ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
• juice of 1 lemon
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tspn dried oregano
• ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
• freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• salt, to taste

Preparation and Cooking Instructions :

1. In a large pot, combine all octopus ingredients and bring to a boil. Simmer uncovered for 45 minutes to 1 hour or until octopus is tender.
2. Remove octopus from liquid and cut to separate tentacles.
3. Add octopus pieces to the large bowl with the marinade. Let stand for 15 to 30 minutes.
4. Preheat grill to high. Grill octopus for 4 to 5 minutes. Turn to brown evenly.
5. For marinade : In a large bowl, combine all marinade ingredients.