Avra shared their special recipe with HollywoodLife.com exclusively so that our BFFs could have to chance to a make this delish dish at their homes. Here’s the recipe!
Charcoal Grilled Octopus: Serves 4 to 6 people
Ingredients:
2 Octopus 4-6 lbs each
6 black peppercorns, crushed
1 cup of red wine vinegar
2 cups of extra virgin olive oil
1 small red onion
1 large white onion
1 small red pepper
1 small yellow pepper
1 tablespoon dried crushed oregano
½ teaspoon ground white pepper
2 tablespoons capers
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
6 sprigs chopped parsley for garnish
Method:
- After washing the octopus and removing the heads, tenderize it with a mallet.
- Place octopus in roasting pan with ¾ cup red wine vinegar, 1¼ cup olive oil, 2 cups water, black peppercorns, and ½ white onion. Cover with aluminum and roast in the oven at 500 degrees for about 1 hour until it’s fork tender. Cut tentacles so that they are separated from each other, set aside to cool.
- Cut both the yellow and red peppers in half, discard seeds and place on a slightly oiled baking pan. Bake in 400 degree oven until soft for about 8-10 minutes. Let it cool, and dice.
- Thinly slice red and white onions, mix together with dill and set aside.
- Grill the octopus legs until lightly charred and crispy. Cut into ¼-inch slices. Toss in a mixing bowl with ¾ cup olive oil, ¼ cup red wine vinegar, diced peppers, capers, oregano, white pepper and salt to taste.
- To plate: place sliced onions on plate. Top with tossed octopus mixture, sprinkle with parsley to garnish.
Enjoy!
