Grilled Octopus Ingredients 2 – 5 lb frozen whole octopus1 large onion, cut in half6 bay leaves1 Tbs peppercorns6 Bay leaves1 cup white wine3 Tbs salt Directions Place Octopus and all ingredients in a large stockpot. Cover with water. Bring to a simmer for 40 minutes. Remove octopus, let dry for 1 1⁄2 hour, flipping halfway through. Grilling Marinade 5 Tbs olive oil1 tsp dried oregano1 tsp sweet paprika1 tsp smoked paprika1 tsp salt and pepperjuice of 1 lemonlemon wedges for servingfresh parsley and oregano sprigs Directions Cut head off octopus, discard. Cut legs apart. Drizzle with olive oil. Salt and pepper the legs. Sprinkle on the paprikas, garlic powder & oregano. Grill 2 -3 minutes on each side until charred. We used a cast iron stovetop grill pan. Slice thin. Place on serving platter. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and fresh oregano sprigs. Sliced Marinated Artichoke Bottoms 1 can artichoke bottoms, drained2 Tbs olive oil1 Tbs lemon juicechives, choppedsalt and pepper Directions Whisk together olive oil & lemon juice. Slice artichoke bottoms thin. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Drizzle dressing over them. Sprinkle with chives. Cheaters Smoked Paprika Aioli 1⁄2 cup olive oil mayonnaise2 Tbs smoked paprika2 Tbs fresh lemon juice2 tsp prepared garlic paste1⁄4 tsp salt1⁄8 tsp fresh ground pepper Directions Whisk all ingredients together. Serve alongside octopus. Source : www.instagram.com
