Don't Be Afraid Of Grilled Octopus: Here’s How To Do It!

[@umelij]

Ingredients: 1 octopus, cleaned and beak removed water for boiling Salt and pepper, to taste 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Juice of 1 lemon Instructions: Thoroughly wash the octopus under running water and remove the beak. Bring a pot of water to a boil, reduce the heat so the water continues to simmer. Dip the octopus into the water three times, then submerge it and boil for about 20-30 minutes per pound. Check with a knife to see whether the meat is tender, and continue boiling until it is. Remove the octopus from the water. In a small bowl, make a marinade by mixing together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Place the octopus in the marinade and refrigerate for at least a few hours, or overnight if possible. Preheat the grill to searing temperatures (around 400-500 degrees). Cut the octopus into pieces, and grill until it is crispy and charred. Serve immediately and enjoy!

[@FOGOcharcoal]

well, thank you!

[@AJ-iu6nw]

@@FOGOcharcoal eww octopus

[@ubermensch68]

Just did this Sunday. Thanks for taking the mystery out of it. It was phenomenal and something I will continue to do.

[@madrizz01]

i really like this video. it didnt seem so fake like other cooking video's. He was honest and said some pieces could have used a bit more char. Very Nice

[@FOGOcharcoal]

That's great, I'm glad that you like it. We try to keep it as real as possible. Some come out better than others!

[@goncalo1485]

Great video. I tried and Its amazing. Cheers from Portugal

[@FOGOcharcoal]

Great to hear!

[@HonestlyH.E.R]

Very detailed explanation! Thank you. I’m going to try to cook it thanks to you all!

[@FOGOcharcoal]

You're welcome. Let us know what you think!

[@Dude-nn8kw]

Cooked it and it was amazing. I recommend adding some mangos and chopping it up into a bunch of small pieces. The mango absorbs the flavors while excreting it’s flavors.

[@FOGOcharcoal]

Oh, I love that idea. We are just coming intp mango season here in Florida too.

[@jesusjimenez5402]

Once i put it in the boiling water i dont turn it down and put it for exactly 45 minutes and comes out perfect every time

[@codylittlewood386]

Tried it for 45 min. Perfect!

[@harpbedi1350]

How long do u grill it for?

[@evanclark6547]

How bIg is the octopus tho? I got a 5lb’r in the fridge I’m about to go in on

[@alfonsoramos6685]

Make a video for us? 😁

[@vinity8790]

@@evanclark6547 well in the video it said 20-30 min per pound... So there's ur answer

[@BRUNCO69]

The spanish dip😉 finally someone showing you the right way to make octopus👏👏👏

[@FOGOcharcoal]

We are glad that you liked it, thanks!

[@blast.507]

@@FOGOcharcoalWow, still replying to comments after 4 years? I appreciate the effort!

[@TheSillyKitchenwithSylvia]

Beautifully Done!

[@FOGOcharcoal]

Thank you very much! You're the best Sylvia

[@marcoantonioskitchen]

Awesome video. Love this recipe. Greats shots shout out to Juan for the production.

[@FOGOcharcoal]

Where are you based?

[@marcoantonioskitchen]

Los Angeles ☀️

[@Saurosapius]

Just fried up my first precooked octopus parts in plenty of hot regular butter, it was delicious, the sour note really helps, since I had no lemon, iadded some dill and tarragon after leaking before serving, works like a charm.

[@matthew6760]

Simple and tasted great

[@FOGOcharcoal]

Glad you liked it!!

[@paulablack3140]

Best explanation in KZbin, love it!

[@FOGOcharcoal]

Thanks for watching!

[@brwncrss1]

Tnxs for the great tip about cooking an octopus 🐙 ,, I was under the impression that it was a very difficult task to accomplish it ,,,,, I will try your way next time !! Tnxs again 👍👍

[@FOGOcharcoal]

Glad it was helpful!

[@NW_Blessed]

Love the edit man really really clean. Trying your recipe today!

[@FOGOcharcoal]

Awesome! Thank you! Hope you enjoy it!

[@waynedavis8964]

Nice an easy recipe mine is so tender I'm scared to put on grill, but the char is a must. THANKS 🍴🍽💪

[@FOGOcharcoal]

The char is the star!

[@josephd8461]

Solid video... Just rocked this out tonight... Kinda, little different but turned out A PLUS ++++++

[@FOGOcharcoal]

Thanks Joseph, it’s great when it turns out well, isn’t it??!!

[@antoniobaskerville6823]

This was a great teaching Video ❤ for Grilling Octopus. 😅

[@FOGOcharcoal]

Glad it was helpful!

[@josemancia3689]

Nice i added octopus as favorite seafood , watching videos during the pandemic.

[@FOGOcharcoal]

Sounds great!

[@morenacampanero8785]

Thanks for sharing

[@FOGOcharcoal]

Thanks for watching!

[@SkinWitchNYC]

I’m on vacation in Aruba and caught an octopus. I cleaned it like you said and I have it simmering for an hour now. I’m going to keep checking to see if it gets tender before grilling. Fingers crossed

[@FOGOcharcoal]

Sounds great! How did it turn out?

[@NimrodTargaryen]

Excellent! Thanks much

[@FOGOcharcoal]

Glad it was helpful!

[@mikeyoungblood1706]

This is GREAT, Thanks Guys.

[@FOGOcharcoal]

You are very welcome

[@KayaAkay1]

Music name? At 2:10?

[@FOGOcharcoal]

Hi, I'm not sure, it's from a royalty free music site.

[@KayaAkay1]

@@FOGOcharcoal ow ok

[@martin4819]

In the US I think octopus is a scary mystery for most and not something we think to grill but I’ve had it in restaurants and it’s amazing…..so going to give this a try this weekend. Great visual tip to cut off some of the tips while grilling so they don’t get too charred. Have t seen other recipes where they marinade it put I’d imagine the lemon further helps to soften it up. Thanks for exposing people to new things!

[@FOGOcharcoal]

You are very welcome!

[@ΕλευθεριαΜεταξωτη]

Afraid of grilled octopus?This is the way that the Mediterranean countries have been eating it for centuries...its actually the top food of our summer !!

[@2Wheels_NYC]

Very cool! I love octopus, there's only 1 place by me that serves. The Asian market always has, I'll have to try myself!

[@FOGOcharcoal]

Yes sir, give it a shot, its easy and delish!

[@rogercollins3]

Anyone that likes shrimp, crab or lobster will love marinated and grilled Octopus. It's amazing.

[@rosariorafales5844]

I really love this video. People in my village doesn't know how to cook...Thank's for this great grilled octopus cooking method.💗

[@FOGOcharcoal]

My pleasure 😊

[@BigSteve93015]

I'm late to the game on this one but I sure want to give this a try at home. Thanks Sebastián & Capt Ron.

[@FOGOcharcoal]

Hey Steve, like I always say, better late than never! Thanks so much my friend.

[@24vcabrio]

How long did you grill it for roughly? Thanks!

[@jasnaljubonjic7103]

How long should i grill on each side?

[@jordanc6625]

the best man! and thank you for the video!

[@FOGOcharcoal]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@remyvlog4853]

looks yum..

[@FOGOcharcoal]

Thank you, it is so good!

[@darkflame007]

Wow amazing is that even possible to make it that tender? Some people say if you cook octopus for too long it will become tough and rubbery. What if i have 2lbs. Octopus and boil it for 1hr and then grill it. will that become tender and soft? Im really afraid to try.

[@dlmurby]

What are the black gloves that Captain Ron uses to manipulate his charcoal/Eggcessories at low or no temperature? I need them!!!

[@FOGOcharcoal]

Yes sir, they are a must have item. They are made by Kick Ash Basket.

[@nvksbk]

Richtig gut! Werd das auf jeden Fall auch versuchen! Danke fürs Video

[@Sven126]

The grilled Octopus I've had was an interesting flavor somewhere between scallop and lobster. It's delicious but I've had no idea how to cook it. Now I do, thanks!

[@henrik_lamar]

I recommend u adding fennel seeds to ur boiling water. It adds an awesome flavour

[@countdemonae3047]

Really great video!

[@FOGOcharcoal]

thanks for watching!

[@coastaladdictions4579]

Looks great, nice job!

[@FOGOcharcoal]

Thanks so much, glad you enjoyed it!

[@thefoodgroupieguy9912]

Good stuff!!

[@FOGOcharcoal]

Well, thank you so much!

[@mastanehaghababazadeh3381]

Looks so good! 👌

[@FOGOcharcoal]

Thank you 😋

[@popodood]

thank you guys so much

[@FOGOcharcoal]

You're welcome

[@Commited1000]

Hey mate with the Occy if you boil it longer then recommend ..will it get more Tender or start to Tuffen up..🤙🏽

[@FOGOcharcoal]

It will actually dry out if you do it for too long, it will become more chewy

[@Commited1000]

Thank You…🙏

[@missakhaladjian]

Beautiful video. Some people remove the skin, some not. Do you know why? Thanks

[@FOGOcharcoal]

I believe it is because the skin can tend to get a bit slimy.

[@ll-nm8he]

It test batter then anything u evar eating out off sea if cooked right ,nice recipe I well try this for sure

[@FOGOcharcoal]

Hope you enjoy!!

[@ll-nm8he]

Tanku mate 👍

[@brianwillette5412]

I doubt mine would come out that tasty! YUM.

[@FOGOcharcoal]

Don't sell yourself short!

[@kontinentalfood]

THANKS BRO! thx from indonesia bro!!!

[@FOGOcharcoal]

You're welcome from overseas!

[@lilguava70]

Just bought my first octopus from the market, thanks for posting this!

[@DaWayneCleckley]

The classic 'Ah yeah. Really good' after each bite 😅. Awesome

[@FOGOcharcoal]

haha it's simply that good!

[@PriyaSharma-ez3zk]

I dont hve a gril,can i use cast iron skillet iinstead?

[@newmenewme-iw2ox]

Do you put the octopus on the grill cold or let it come up to room temperature?

[@FOGOcharcoal]

It was pretty close to room temperature.

[@ingridblack7298]

It looked as if there was chopped garlic in your marinade. This wasn't mentioned in the video. What were the white bits I saw?

[@FOGOcharcoal]

I'll have to ask him.....

[@michelecr7404]

Thanks so much for your video! This looks delicious! They have octopus at my Italian grocery store. I'm going to try this today. Hopefully they have some for sale!

[@FOGOcharcoal]

How did it go?

[@Marcus_aurelius8]

@@FOGOcharcoal he died man

[@steveguzman6640]

NICE! got to try it thank you amigo.

[@garystein4973]

Do you take the skin off before grilling? Do you think theres benefits to removing or nit removing the skin?

[@FOGOcharcoal]

We do like to remove it, it just seems to work out much better.

[@scotthartenstein7233]

How long did you marinade the octopus

[@FOGOcharcoal]

There is a link to the full recipe in the video description.

[@dimitriscook]

Grilled octopus need flame to get crunchy and catch the smell of smoke. This is the Greek way, Salonica way.

[@johnanderson71]

Can you tell the full recipe?

[@dimitriscook]

@@johnanderson71 First you boil(wine vinegar, black pepper seeds, bay leafs, cosser salt) the octopus, or sous vide it. Then let it cool. Thats it. The last thing is to grill it. Strong fire. Sprinkle often with olive oil to get flamed grill.

[@irmakusuma6836]

@@dimitriscook I thought the greek way is to beat it on the rocks 100 times. Dang I have been beating for nothing.

[@dimitriscook]

@@irmakusuma6836 i don't know any Greek that have eat octopus just beating it on the rocks. The beating is to make it soft because the fresh octopus is like Michelin if you don't know how to cook. In other words, you had to cook it after beating. You know, that thing using heat...

[@kellypearsall4540]

What did you use to start your fire? It looked like thin rolled wood.

[@FOGOcharcoal]

Hi Kelly, those are our FOGO Fire Starters. They are available on our website, fogocharcoal.com

[@kellypearsall4540]

@@FOGOcharcoal I will definitely be ordering some and maybe a few other things too. Thanks.

[@Ossamakilla]

That chef knife you have!!!🤩

[@jrsands]

This is a keeper!

[@FOGOcharcoal]

Thanks!

[@nomada6789]

So you only eat the tentacles? Beside salad what else can you add to fill the meal ?

[@FOGOcharcoal]

It really pairs well with most proteins as well. It goes great alongside a good steak! We also enjoy it in pasta with a lemon sauce.

[@nomada6789]

@@FOGOcharcoal thank you 😋

[@glennmcanally]

I have often wondered if wrapping the thinner end of the tentacles in foil while grilling will stop it from being burned to a charred crisp. It seems to me the thick parts usually turn out beautifully seared but the tentacle tips end up turning into pure charcoal.

[@FOGOcharcoal]

Great point!

[@noworkgetpaid]

It tastes like chicken! LOL Great video...simple is the best! I haven't made octopus since the last time I was in South Florida but that is exactly how I did it too. Have you tried gator tail? Casablanca Cafe in Ft Lauderdale used to have a wonderful grilled version as an appetizer. I think it was prepared in a similar fashion.

[@Ron-qm8yw]

This is definitely on the to do list! Thanks Sebastian.

[@billalhossainfrancis7685]

Good

[@manwithacamera9882]

So octopus when it’s grilled is actually tender only reason I ask is because when I was a kid I am a sister of mine made me two octopus legs and they were super chewy and I just couldn’t eat them is there a way to make octopus to where it’s tender

[@FOGOcharcoal]

When it is prepared exactly how we show in the video, yes, it is very tender.

[@reeks303]

Great job filming

[@jamesbarnes4227]

When I shop at Costco I see the packaged octopus legs I've always wondered what it would taste like because I love squid and calamari I had the impression that it would be chewy like squid and calamari the reason I don't buy it it freaks my wife out but the next time I shop there I'm going to buy a package and try it out using this recipe

[@FOGOcharcoal]

Yes! It is really easy and I think you will enjoy it!

[@ARCSTREAMS]

i would add the marinade back on it after grilling

[@stefanvanderweele1]

I did that this weekend, and yes, that was a great decision.

[@ARCSTREAMS]

@@stefanvanderweele1 lol good,,also instead of brushing them with marinade on the grill where you get flare ups and most of it goes to waste i would take the pieces off the grill and put them in a bowl that holds the marinade ,this way they get evenly coated and no wasted marinade,you can then toss them back on the grill

[@Metoobie]

One of the ocean's treasures! Great video, I like to put some Spanish paprika and/or chopped fresh chilies in the marinade. I've used corks a few times but honestly didn't notice any difference.

[@FOGOcharcoal]

Oh, I like all of those ideas!

[@vilhelmhammershoi3871]

How long on the grill?

[@MTFBOEING737NG]

I love Octopus and i used to buy them very cheap in Sao Tome and Principe at 3 dollars a kilogram. Can't be cheaper.

[@SpinAngelo137]

bought my octopus and had no idea how to preparate. couldn't imagine, that it is so easy. hope it goes good. Just wondering how i can eat a whole octopus alone😆

[@FOGOcharcoal]

Hope you enjoy, I think you won't have a hard time eating it

[@ziebol1]

I love the fact that you enjoy eating the octo for the most part of this video- that's what live is about :)

[@FOGOcharcoal]

Yes! It was really very tasty!

[@josephbustamante3278]

Awesome lookin Octopus 🐙

[@FOGOcharcoal]

Thank you Joseph, it is a favorite in our house.

[@concepciongilana6014]

cOoL vIdEo

[@richarddefelice1110]

Just did this and it came out fire. Felt like I was in Cabo Mexico at my favorite spot Cabo Cantina

[@philipchampion]

Grilled octopus is so freaking good.

[@FOGOcharcoal]

No argument here!

[@layka4794]

Thank you! I'm so going to try this recipe! Amazing video btw love it!

[@FOGOcharcoal]

Appreciate it! Thank you!

[@despicablejay8923]

How did it come out for you?

[@stenopushispidus2932]

I used to do it like that many years ago.I've found out that most of what he does is unneccsary.I strongly believe that octopus should never be boiled .Europeans have problems with chewy octopus just like Americans but the texture of octopus is chewy naturally.If it's very soft and tender,then you eat something soft but the taste is not octopus at all.

[@kishatijai6020]

I too prefer the chewy kind of crunchy texture that octopus has.

[@AugustinaKIstner]

"tuna" hahaha 😃😂😂😂😂😂😳

[@FOGOcharcoal]

Well, it's what we thought.

[@rodicalionaki2256]

In Crete Greece we do not boil, just put it on the grill until it’s cooked. After that we use olive oil and some good vinegar instead of lemon.

[@vilhelmhammershoi3871]

how long do you generally grill it for?

[@rodicalionaki2256]

It depends on the weight. We grill the octopus on coals fire. The temperature has to be medium. You will understand when it’s cooked and of course you can cur a piece to taste it. Good luck

[@microska2656]

What are the spices you dump into the water?

[@Nanta131]

hi how long did you boil the octopus until it become tender? Thanks :)

[@Nanta131]

@Imaru Lewis thanks a lot mate :)

[@frankthetank4101]

I think he said 20 to 30 minutes per pound

[@onyxnova]

He said 20-30 minutes per pound of what you have.

[@gregorylicciardello8583]

do you only eat the legs? what about the body?

[@FOGOcharcoal]

That was what we ate.....the legs, we did not eat the body

[@gregorylicciardello8583]

Thank you but is the body edible

[@davidrae8991]

Super yum 🍻 Guy made me laugh forgetting what it tasted like in between bites 👍

[@loveskey]

thanks a lot I can now cook octopus

[@FOGOcharcoal]

Glad to hear, let us know what you think!

[@scotthartenstein7233]

Does bady octopus work

[@FOGOcharcoal]

No, the legal age of employment is 15 years old. LOL!!! I see no reason why baby octopus would not work.

[@JimHearn]

Sounds like you did a great job. I had this served at a restaurant in Costa Rica, and LOVED it! Should you cut the tentacles off of the body first, before putting in the marinade and then grill it? Any difference? Also, I noticed you put the marinated octopus back in the marinade after grilling it. Is it safe to do that? Thanks and GREAT job!

[@FOGOcharcoal]

I am going to upload a new video with Octopus next week and I’ll cut off the tentacles first. Easier to move around and grill. Marinade, the marinade is after boiling the octopus so it’s fully cooked at that stage. The grilling is just for that bit of texture, crust and Smoky flavor. Totally fine to put it back in the marinade or pour the marinade on top.

[@MaxPerker]

It looks so good. U guys filmed it good.

[@chrisinafrica]

Almost tastes like tuna 😂. It nothing like tuna.. Great vid, I like the grilled lemon idea..

[@KayaAkay1]

I like the music I dont like seing the killing Good thing this vidio brings positivety!!!!

[@FOGOcharcoal]

Glad you like the music. Thanks for the feedback!

[@GingerAdventurez]

Great video! I love grilled octopus and am wanting to try and do it ourselves. I just hope I can find some here in Utah.

[@scrappypooh1515]

Can you use vinegar instead of lemon?

[@samclifton425]

Lemon most likely just adds flavor

[@ELconomics101]

What kinda black board is that??

[@FOGOcharcoal]

Slate - cheeseboard

[@jdudefun1755]

I will for sure eat an octopus...but it seems like such a sacred animal that I don’t know if I can kill and prepare one.

[@jdudefun1755]

3 years later…and I will definitely eat one. Lol.

[@ShowHowCast]

Looks amazing!

[@GaryPiazza]

Love this! Great job on the video! Can't wait to try this at home!

[@karltrapson]

Clean and cook outside though. It has a strong smell.

[@FOGOcharcoal]

Thanks!