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Greek Octopus Meze

Keyword: Fish, Food Recipes, Pleasures

Ingredients

  • 3 small Octopuses , about 400 grs each
  • 60 ml EVOO , (Extra Virgin Olive Oil)
  • 40 ml Light Red Vinegar , Cabernet Sauvignon if possible
  • 1 teaspoon Dry Oregano
  • 2 whole All-Spice Berries
  • 2 bay leaves
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground Black Pepper

Instructions

  • Ask your kind fishmonger to clean the head and remove the eyes of each Octopus.
  • Place a large deep pot, non-stick, on low heat and add the 3 Octopuses (whole, uncut) and simmer gently for about 50 minutes with the lid on. Don’t add any water, at least at the beginning, but only towards the end a splash or two in case the octopuses seem to dry and lose their own juices.
  • Now for a bit of searing, add the oil, the All-Spice Berries, the Bay Leaves and cook until a nice colour and crust is created, and the Octopuses are nice and tender, about 5 minutes
  • Pour in the vinegar, stir and toss around until it’s absorbed.
  • Serve, drizzle with some olive oil and sprinkle the dry Oregano.