Grilled Octopus | Manettas Seafood Market

Try this Easy Greek-Style Grilled Octopus on the BBQ

A Greek seafood staple, octopus is sure to appear on the menu at any family event. I love the charred flavours of the octopus after it has been soaking in this delightful marinade. Finish this dish off with a drizzling of peppery olive oil, tangy white wine vinegar and lemon for the ultimate Greek dish! You can order octopus online today with Manettas Seafood Market and have it delivered to your door!

Recipe by Christiana Argyrou from Seedoflife Health

Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 25 minutes
Total time: 35 minutes

Servings: 4

INGREDIENTS

1kg Medium Octopus (washed and tenderised)
1⁄2 cup white wine vinegar
4 tbsp olive oil
1 lemon, juiced

Marinade

1 large chilli, finely chopped
1 tsp rosemary
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp oregano
1 tbsp white wine vinegar
Salt and pepper to season
1 tsp parsley, finely chopped
1 tsp minced garlic

To serve

1 tbsp parsley leaves to garnish
2 lemons cut into quarters

METHOD

Step 1

Turn the BBQ on to high heat.

Step 2

Mix all the marinade ingredients together in a small bowl, then place the medium octopus into a large bowl and pour in 4 tbsp olive oil over the and season with salt and pepper.

Step 3

Lower the BBQ to medium heat and place the medium octopus on the BBQ for 25 minutes. Every 5 minutes, alternate between brushing the marinade onto the octopus and drizzling olive oil onto the octopus.

Step 4

Remove the medium octopus from the BBQ, place into a baking tray and drizzle olive oil and 1⁄2 cup white wine vinegar. Cover with aluminium foil to keep warm.

Step 5

Garnish and serve with lemon wedges and a cold rice or barley salad. Enjoy!

Greek Style Grilled Octopus

Try this Easy Greek-Style Grilled Octopus on the BBQ

INGREDIENTS

METHOD

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