WebPrepare a bed of herbs (parsley, cilantro, fresh oregano) in a small Dutch oven or covered casserole. Place the octopus pieces on top of the herbs, cover and …
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Make a vinaigrette by vigorously beating the olive oil, red wine vinegar, honey, salt, and oregano together with a fork. Drizzle over the salad and carefully combine. Greek octopus can be seared not only on a grill pan but also in a frying pan or on a charcoal grill.
Serve your grilled octopus simply, with lemon, a drizzle of fine olive oil and a grind of black pepper. Bread is a must, as are olives. I like some feta cheese with my octos, too. And you gotta have either an austere, crisp white wine — I recommend a Greek Assyrtiko or a French Sancerre — or lots and lots of ouzo or raki or tsipouro.
When ready, place marinated octopus on to the hot bbq. Cook until nice and crispy on all sides, around three to five minutes. Place your mixed salad in the centre of you plate, top with the octopus. Finish with some fresh sea salt, a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and fresh lemon on the side.