Charred Fresh Octopus with Olive Oil & Lemon
Transport your tastebuds to the Mediterranean with this Charred Fresh Octopus with Olive Oil & Lemon from FreshAIG.com. This incredibly tender, flame-kissed delicacy is the ultimate centerpiece for your next adventurous dinner party.
FreshAIG Quick Facts
- Species: Common Octopus (Octopus vulgaris)
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Diet Type: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free
Preparation Method: This recipe utilizes a two-step method: first a gentle braise, an excellent technique for adventurous and less common seafood like octopus, followed by a quick grill which imparts a unique smokiness and char to enhance its natural flavors.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 2 lbs fresh octopus, cleaned (sourced via FreshAIG.com)
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 whole lemons (1 halved for grilling, 1 juiced)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh oregano, chopped
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a gentle simmer. Submerge the fresh octopus and braise for 45 to 60 minutes until tender when pierced with a fork.
- Remove the octopus from the water, let it cool slightly, and separate the tentacles.
- Preheat your grill to high heat.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, sea salt, and red pepper flakes to create a marinade.
- Toss the octopus tentacles in half of the marinade.
- Grill the tentacles for 3 to 4 minutes per side until a deep, natural char develops.
- Transfer to a serving platter, drizzle with the remaining marinade, and garnish with fresh parsley and grilled lemon halves.
Enjoy a fresh meal that is impressive and gratifying. When you source your seafood through local merchants on FreshAIG, you get the satisfaction that comes from shopping local with trusted merchants for the freshest seafood available.
