A Mediterranean-inspired dish where octopus is simmered until tender, then grilled over high heat with a spicy garlic marinade. Perfect as a starter with lemon wedges 
or as a main with a crisp salad 
or roasted potatoes 
.
or as a main with a crisp salad or roasted potatoes .
Ingredients (2–3 servings)For the octopus prep:
1 medium octopus (about 1–1.2 kg / 2–2.5 lbs), cleaned
3 garlic cloves, lightly crushed
2 bay leaves 1 lemon (halved)
1 tsp saltA Mediterranean-inspired dish where octopus is simmered until tender, then grilled over high heat with a spicy garlic marinade. Perfect as a starter with lemon wedges or as a main with a crisp salad or roasted potatoes .
or as a main with a crisp salad or roasted potatoes . Ingredients (2–3 servings)For the octopus prep:
1 medium octopus (about 1–1.2 kg / 2–2.5 lbs), cleaned 3 garlic cloves, lightly crushed 2 bay leaves 1 lemon (halved) 1 tsp salt