Octopus Grilled Very Tender Recipes

Steps:

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
• Grill octopus until charred on all sides, 3 to 4 minutes per side.
• Remove from heat, slice into pieces, and place on a serving platter. Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil, squeeze lemon over top, sprinkle with parsley, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.

Steps:

• Heat a large dry pot on medium-high heat and flash sear the octopi to release the juices, about 1 minute.
• Cover with a lid, turn the heat down to simmer, and cook the octopi for about 45 minutes.
• Add the onion, carrot, bay leaves, garlic, red wine vinegar, water, oregano, parsley stems and peppercorns and place a weight on on top of the octopi so that they stay immersed in the liquid.
• Bring to a boil on medium-high heat.
• Then lower to a gently simmer until the octopi are tender, about 45 minutes to 1 hour.
• Swish the octopus legs around with the tongs to remove the dark reddish membranes.
• Drain the octopi, discarding the cooking liquid, and cool to room temperature.
• Marinade/Vinaigrette:.
• Put the garlic, balsamic vinegar, pepper sauce, and shallot in a small saucepan on medium-high heat and bring to a boil.
• Lower heat and simmer until reduced by half, about 5 minutes.
• Cool the vinegar mixture.
• Put the cooled vinegar mixture, capers, and parsley in a large bowl and whisk in the olive oil until incorporated.
• Taste to adjust the seasoning and add lemon juice, salt and pepper to taste. Remove 1/3 of the vinaigrette and reserve for after grilling.
• Add octopi to bowl and toss marinade overnight.
• Preheat grill on high.
• Grill the octopi for about 3 to 4 minutes on each side and serve with the reserved vinaigrette.
• Pour over the octopus and serve.