Greek Marinated Octopus In Oil And Vinegar Recipes

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GREEK MARINATED OCTOPUS IN OIL AND VINEGAR



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This octopus marinated in an oil and vinegar mixture and served with a sprinkle of oregano is a favorite Greek appetizer or meze, side dish, or main dish.

Provided by Nancy Gaifyllia

Categories     Appetizer     Dinner

Time 6h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 1/2 pounds octopus (fresh or frozen and thawed)
3 1/2 ounces cooking water from the pressure cooker
3 1/2 ounces wine vinegar (good quality)
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Garnish: extra-virgin olive oil to drizzle
Garnish: ground Greek oregano (rigani)

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredientsl.
  • Under running water, remove and discard the ink sac, stomach, and eyes from the large head cavity of the octopus bodies. (if you're squeamish, wear rubber gloves). Remove the beak, at the bottom of the head where it joins the tentacles, with a sharp knife.
  • Place the whole octopus in a pot with enough boiling water to cover generously. When it resumes boiling, cook for 10 minutes.
  • Remove from heat, and drain. When cool enough to handle, rub the octopus with your hands under running water to remove the dark outer membrane. This comes off fairly easily, and if it doesn't all come off, that's all right.
  • Place the octopus in a pressure cooker or Instant Pot with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, seal, and when pressure is reached, lower the heat and cook for 10 minutes. If using an Instant Pot, use quick pressure release, remove the octopus, and drain in a colander. Reserve the cooking water in the pressure cooker.
  • When the octopus is cool enough to handle, cut it into bite-size pieces.
  • Place the octopus pieces into a bowl with 3 1/2 ounces of reserved cooking water saved from the pressure cooker, 3 1/2 ounces of vinegar, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, and mix well. This should be enough to completely cover the octopus; if it doesn't, make a little more marinade.
  • Cover and refrigerate for at least 5 to 6 hours before serving.
  • To serve, remove the octopus from the marinade (which may become slightly gel-like), drizzle with more olive oil and sprinkle with oregano. As a side dish, marinated octopus goes well with fakes ( lentil soup ), perhaps some cauliflower, and Greek olives. As a meze (appetizer), it's perfect with ouzo.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 601 kcal, Carbohydrate 15 g, Cholesterol 327 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 101 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 1566 mg, Sugar 0 g, Fat 12 g, ServingSize 6 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

MARINATED OCTOPUS



Marinated Octopus image

This is an adopted recipe and should be made with larger, older, not itty bitty baby octopus. The flavour of vinegar and lemon here are strong and not to everyone's taste. If you are fond of tako sashimi, this is not for you. But if Mediterranean fish salads are your thing, this is authentic.

Provided by rangapeach

Categories     Stew

Time 2h5m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 medium octopus
1 cup olive oil
1 cup wine vinegar
1 large onion
1 tablespoon Greek oregano
1 teaspoon pepper
2 teaspoons rosemary
1/2 cup lemon juice

Steps:

  • Place octopus in a large pan with plenty of water and boil for 2 hours.
  • Remove from heat; wash and remove the skin.
  • Cut in desired size pieces.
  • In a bowl, combine all the ingredients, except the lemon juice, and add octopus.
  • Mix well; cover; and refrigerate for several hours or overnight.
  • When ready to serve, stir in the lemon juice.

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