Easy Grilled Octopus Recipe with Lemon (Greek Style)
📝Ingredients
**Seafood:
- 2 lbs fresh octopus
**Produce:
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 garlic cloves (crushed)
- 1 lemon (sliced)
- Juice of 1 large lemon
- 1 onion (quartered)
- 2 tbsp fresh oregano
**Baking & Spices:
- Salt (to taste)
- Salt & pepper (to taste)
**Oils & Vinegars:
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
**Instructions
1. Boil the Octopus: In a large pot, bring water to a boil and add bay leaves, garlic, onion, and salt. Simmer the octopus for 45–60 minutes until tender.
2. Cool & Cut: Remove from water, let it cool slightly, and cut into large pieces.
3. Marinate: Toss the octopus with extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, fresh oregano, salt, and pepper. Let it marinate for at least 15 minutes.
4. Grill: Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Grill octopus pieces for 3–5 minutes per side until slightly charred.
5. Serve: Drizzle with more olive oil, garnish with lemon slices, and serve warm.
Enjoy this smoky, tender Greek-style grilled octopus! 🦑🔥🍋