Name: Barbecued chilli octopus
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 kilogram baby octopus, cleaned, quartered; 1/4 cup olive oil; 4 garlic cloves, sliced; 1 long red chilli, finely chopped; 1 teaspoon finely grated; lemon zest; 1/4 cup finely chopped coriander, plus extra to serve; 2 tablespoon lemon juice; lemon wedges and crusty bread, to serve

Barbecued chilli octopus

Use fresh or frozen octopus for this stunning chilli and lemon combo.

Serves 6

Prep

20M

Cook

10M

Total

30M

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Ingredients

1 kilogram baby octopus, cleaned, quartered

1/4 cup olive oil

4 garlic cloves, sliced

1 long red chilli, finely chopped

1 teaspoon finely grated

lemon zest

1/4 cup finely chopped coriander, plus extra to serve

2 tablespoon lemon juice

lemon wedges and crusty bread, to serve

Method

1.Bring a large saucepan of salted water to the boil. Add octopus and bring back to the boil for one minute, then drain well.

2.Transfer octopus to a large bowl. Add oil, garlic, chilli and zest, tossing well.

3.Preheat a char-grill or barbecue plate on high. Cook octopus for 2-3 minutes, until just cooked through and tender.

4.Transfer octopus to a large serving bowl. Toss with coriander and juice. Top with extra coriander leaves to serve, if desired. Serve with lemon wedges and crusty bread.

Overcooking octopus causes it to become tough and chewy.
Note

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