GRILLED BABY OCTOPUS

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Provided by Food Network

Time 55m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

22 ounces baby octopus
Salt and pepper
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
Pinch red pepper flakes
8 cloves garlic, sliced thin
Juice of 1/2 lemon
1/2 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
Baby greens, for plating

Steps:

Boil octopus in salted water until cooked through (check inside with a paring knife), 15 to 20 minutes. To a metal bowl add oil, oregano, pepper flakes, garlic, lemon juice, parsley, salt and pepper, then add octopus and toss.
Preheat a grill to high heat.
Place octopus on the grill for 3 to 4 minutes, then transfer back to bowl and back to grill. Repeat this step a few times. Finally, put octopus back in bowl and add balsamic vinegar. Toss well, then serve over baby greens.