Grilled Octopus
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Grilled Octopus
ingredients
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serves: 4
4 1/2 pounds of octopus, fresh or frozen (defrosted)
olive oil to coat
For the sauce:
1/2 cup of extra virgin olive oil
2 juice of lemons or vinegar (about 4 tablespoons)
To garnish:
crushed Greek oregano
Nutrition Facts
Grilled Octopus
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount per Serving
Calories: 531
- Total Fat: 31.2 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 209.4 mg
- Sodium: 0.8 mg
- Total Carbs: 2.1 g
- Dietary Fiber: 0.1 g
- Sugars: 0.8 g
- Protein: 62.9 g
preparation
1. Place the whole octopus in a pot with enough boiling water to to cover
2. Cook for 10 minutes, remove from heat, and drain.
3. Place the octopus in the pressure cooker with enough water to cover.
4. When the octopus is cool enough to handle, cut off the tentacles, and cut the head sac into 1/2 inch strips.
5. Brush with olive oil and grill over low coals for about 45 minutes to 1 hour.
6. Cut tentacles into 3/4 to 1 inch pieces and make the sauce.
7. Whip the oil and lemon juice or vinegar in the blender until it thickens.
8. Pour over the octopus, sprinkle with oregano, and serve.
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Alexia78
September 19, 2013