Grilled Octopus (Htapodi Sti Shara)

🛒 Ingredients

• Octopus (cooked) 150 g · 120 kcal
• Olive oil 20 g · 177 kcal
• Red wine vinegar 15 g · 3 kcal
• Dried oregano 1 g · 3 kcal

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. If using fresh octopus, clean it thoroughly by removing the beak, eyes, and ink sac; rinse well under cold water. For tenderizing, boil the octopus in water (without added salt) for 40-60 minutes, or until tender when pierced with a fork, then drain and let cool.
2. Once cooled, cut the octopus into manageable pieces if it's large. In a bowl, combine the olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, and a pinch of salt and pepper to create a marinade.
3. Add the pre-cooked octopus pieces to the marinade, ensuring they are well coated. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes at room temperature, or ideally longer in the refrigerator.
4. Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Place the marinated octopus pieces on the hot grill, reserving any remaining marinade.
5. Grill for 2-4 minutes per side, brushing occasionally with the reserved marinade, until the octopus has nice char marks and is heated through. Be careful not to overcook, as it can become tough.
6. Serve the Htapodi Sti Shara immediately, often garnished with fresh parsley and a lemon wedge for an extra burst of flavor.