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Grilled Octopus Three Ways
Tender octopus simmers before grilling with three bright marinades, garlic, herbs, lemon, vinegar, and colorful bell peppers.
$124.79for 4 servings
$31.20 per serving$124.79 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
- 75 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 1servings as written
- $$$$typical cost tier
MediterraneanDairy-freeGluten-freeHigh-proteinDinnersGrillSummer grillingSummer
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Tuna steak, mahi, halibut, trout$11.99/lb typical | 2.2 lb | $26.43Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.22Typical price |
| Mint, dill, rosemary, thyme and other fresh herbs$1.99 each typical | a little | $0.02Typical price |
| Juice, soda and mixers$0.04/oz typical | 3 oz | $0.12Typical price |
| Bell peppers$2.49/lb typical | 1.15 lb | $2.80Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $31.20 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilVinegarDried herbs, spices and seasoning blends
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1000 g octopus
- 3 tbsp oil (optional)
- 3 tbsp vinegar
- 1 clove garlic
- 1/2 tsp oregano
- salt
- pepper
- 3 tbsp oil (optional)
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic
- salt
- pepper
- 3 tbsp oil (optional)
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic
- 1/4 coriander seed
- 3 kind bell peppers
- 1/2 tsp chili pepper flakes (optional)
- salt
- pepper
Steps
- Simmer the octopus in a large pot of water for 45 minutes, until tender.
- Whisk three marinades using the oils, vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, coriander seed, chili flakes, salt, and pepper.
- Drain the octopus, cut it into pieces, and divide it among the three marinades.
- Rest the octopus in the marinades for 10 minutes while heating a grill to medium-high, about 425 F.
- Grill the octopus and bell peppers for 8 to 10 minutes, turning often, until lightly charred and heated through.
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