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Grilled Octopus

Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1 2-3 lb. Octopus cleaned, simmered & drained
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • 1 lemon juiced
  • 1 tbsp minced fresh oregano or one tsp. dried
  • 3 cloves garlic lightly crushed & peeled
  • 1 bay leaf

Instructions
 

Pre-cook the Octopus. (Can be done the same day, or 1-2 days prior.

  • Prepare a charcoal fire or start a gas grill; The fire should be quite hot.
  • Cut the octopus into large pieces.
  • Whisk together the oil, lemon juice, and oregano, and then add the garlic and Bay leaf.
  • Brush the octopus pieces with this mixture and grill them on all sides, quickly, until they become slightly crisp.
  • As they come off the grill brush them with a little more of the oil and the lemon juice mixture.
  • Serve immediately, passing the remaining mixture at the table.