Grilled Octopus

Method

1. Step 1 of 10

   Rub the octopus with half the lemon and wash it.

   • octopus
   • lemon

2. Step 2 of 10

   Combine the water, salt, remaining lemon, garlic, thyme and parsley in a large pot to make a broth.

   • water
   • salt
   • lemon
   • garlic
   • thyme
   • parsley

3. Step 3 of 10

   Bring the broth to a boil for about 5 minutes.

   5 min

4. Step 4 of 10

   Dip the tentacle tips into the boiling broth for about 10 seconds to set their curl.

   • octopus
   0 min

5. Step 5 of 10

   Lower the whole octopus into the broth and boil for 50-75 minutes, until tender.

   • octopus
   1 h 15 min

6. Step 6 of 10

   Once tender, turn off the heat and drain the pot.

   • octopus

7. Step 7 of 10

   Move the octopus to a cutting board or platter and cut into 4 sections; it can rest overnight in the fridge before grilling if you like.

   • octopus

8. Step 8 of 10

   Toss the octopus sections in olive oil and your favourite herbs to coat.

   • octopus
   • olive oil

9. Step 9 of 10

   Grill the octopus for about 15 minutes.

   • octopus
   15 min

10. Step 10 of 10

    Remove from the grill and slice as desired to serve.

    • octopus