Italian-Style Grilled Octopus

Name: Italian-Style Grilled Octopus
Prep time: 1 h 40 min
Cook time: 1 h 40 min
Total time: 1 h 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 237 milliliters dry white wine; 118 milliliters extra virgin olive oil divided; 2 cloves garlic, peeled; 2 lemons, plus additional lemon wedges for serving; 59 milliliters whole peppercorns; 1 wine cork

This recipe serves 4. One serving contains 306 calories, 1g of protein, and 27g of fat. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, primal, and vegan diet. If you have peppercorns, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes. It is perfect for The Fourth Of July.

Instructions

In a large pot, place the octopus along with the wine, peppercorns, 1 lemon cut in half, cork, and garlic. Cover with water by 1 inch and bring to a boil over medium high heat. Reduce the heat to a simmer, and cook the octopus until it is tender when pierced with a sharp knife. (Anywhere from 45 to 90 minutes.)

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Drain, and allow the octopus to come to room temperature.

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Light one chimney full of charcoal. When all the charcoal is lit and covered with gray ash, spread evenly over coal grate. Alternatively, set the burners of a gas grill to high heat. Set cooking grate in place, cover gill and allow to preheat for 5 minutes. Clean and oil the grilling grate. Toss the octopus with 1/4 cup of the olive oil and season with salt and pepper.

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Place the octopus on the grill and cook for a few minutes on both sides until the octopus is well browned, but still remains moist, 3 to 4 minutes per side.

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Cut the octopus tentacles, place on a platter and drizzle with the remaining olive oil, juice of the remaining lemon, and season with salt and pepper.

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