Recipe Details
Ingredients
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2tablespoonskosher salt
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1tablespoonblack peppercorns
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1 wine cork
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3 ½poundsoctopus, head and beak removed
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2tablespoonsextra virgin olive oil
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½mediumlemon
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½tablespoonminced fresh parsley
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salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Cooking Directions
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Fill a large pot 1/2 full with water. Add 2 tablespoons kosher salt, peppercorns, and the wine cork; bring to a boil over high heat.
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Meanwhile, place octopus on a cutting board. Using a wooden spoon or meat mallet, pound the octopus multiple times, starting in the middle and moving down each tentacle to tenderize the meat.
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Dip tentacles into the boiling water 3 times, holding them in the boiling water 2 to 3 seconds each time, until the tentacles curl up. Submerge entire octopus in the boiling water. Bring water back to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until octopus is fork-tender, 45 to 60 minutes. Remove from heat and cool for 30 minutes.
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Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
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Grill octopus until charred on all sides, 3 to 4 minutes per side.
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Remove from heat, slice into pieces, and place on a serving platter. Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and squeeze lemon over the top. Sprinkle with parsley and season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Full Nutrition Label | |
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Servings Per Recipe6 | |
Calories384 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 9g |
11% |
Saturated Fat 2g |
8% |
Cholesterol 199mg |
66% |
Sodium 2899mg |
126% |
Total Carbohydrate 11g |
4% |
Dietary Fiber 1g |
3% |
Protein 62g |
124% |
Vitamin C 24mg |
27% |
Calcium 229mg |
18% |
Iron 20mg |
112% |
Potassium 1329mg |
28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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