How to Make Grilled Octopus | Kalisa Marie Eats

Grilled octopus is delicious! But you’ve probably only had it dining out at restaurants, right? In this video, I hope you see how easy it is to make at home. Because octopus can turn out rubbery, you’ll find a ton of hacks online to prevent toughness. By pressure cooking ours, we take the guesswork out of the whole process - and cut down on cook time! - and end up with perfectly tender octopus every time. Check out the recipe below! 1 (~2.5lb) whole octopus, debeaked and rinsed well 1 onion, peeled and halved 6 cloves garlic, smashed 4 sprigs fresh thyme 2 tsp dried oregano 1 ½ tsp whole black peppercorns 1 bay leaf Kosher salt 1-2 TB Neutral Oil (like safflower or canola) Sea salt Black pepper Crushed red pepper Pesto - homemade or store bought Parmesan shavings and lemon quarters to garnish Place octopus in a pressure cooker - I’m using the Mealthy MultiPot! Add the onion, garlic, thyme, oregano, peppercorns, bay leaf, a few large pinches of salt, and just enough water to cover. Seal the cooker and cook on HIGH pressure for 15 minutes. Quick release the pressure and check for tenderness by sliding a paring knife into the thickest part. It should slide in easily. If it gives resistance, cook on high pressure for 2 minutes longer. Let cool completely in the cooking liquid and then drain. Heat an indoor grill pan on med-high (or prepare an outdoor grill). Cut the tentacles from the body and cut the body into smaller pieces. Add to a bowl and season to your liking with sea salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper. Turn grill pan to medium heat and grill octopus until charred all over - about 3 minutes per side. Remove from grill to serving platter. Top with pesto, Parmesan shavings, and serve with lemon wedges. ******* Follow me on Instagram:   / kalisamarieeats   Sign up for my newsletter: https://www.kalisamarieeats.com And SUBSCRIBE for more videos, weekly: https://bit.ly/2CBYoWK ******* #mealthymultipot #grilledoctopus #kalisamarieeats #mealthy #mealthyrecipes #dinnerrecipes