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Htapodi sti Schara (Grilled Octopus)

Octopus simmered tender then charred and dressed in olive oil, lemon, and oregano. Lean, smoky, and low-carb.

75min
242kcal
24.8gprotein
Htapodi sti Schara (Grilled Octopus) — Greek recipe, finished and plated
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Ingredients

Servings 4
  • 800 g Octopus
  • 4 tbsp Olive oil
  • 2 Lemon
  • 1 tsp Dried oregano
  • ⅓ tsp Salt
  • 1 tbsp Red wine vinegar (optional)
  • 1 clove Garlic (optional)

Method

  1. Simmer the octopus gently in its own juices with a splash of vinegar until tender, 50 minutes.
  2. Cut into tentacles and toss with a little olive oil.
  3. Char hard on a hot grill until the edges crisp, 6 minutes.
  4. Dress with olive oil, lemon, oregano, garlic, and the salt to serve.

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About Htapodi sti Schara (Grilled Octopus)

Htapodi sti Schara (Grilled Octopus) is a Greek lunch or dinner that comes together in about 75 minutes and serves 4.

Htapodi sti Schara (Grilled Octopus): frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Htapodi sti Schara (Grilled Octopus)?

A serving has about 242 calories — 24.8g protein, 2.1g carbs, 15.5g fat, 0.6g fiber. Figures are estimated from the ingredient amounts and will shift with your portions and brands.

Is Htapodi sti Schara (Grilled Octopus) gluten-free?

Based on its ingredients, Htapodi sti Schara (Grilled Octopus) has no gluten-containing components, so it's naturally gluten-free — as always, check that any packaged ingredients you use are certified gluten-free to be safe.

How long does Htapodi sti Schara (Grilled Octopus) take to make?

About 75 minutes start to finish, but only around 12 of those are hands-on — the rest is largely unattended cooking time you can step away from. In the Homecooked app the timers and parallel steps are sequenced for you so the hands-on part feels even shorter.

Do I need every ingredient to make Htapodi sti Schara (Grilled Octopus)?

The core ingredients are essential, but you can leave out red wine vinegar, garlic — they're optional and mainly there for extra flavor or finish.

How many servings does Htapodi sti Schara (Grilled Octopus) make?

This recipe makes 4 servings. In the app you can scale it up or down and the ingredient amounts adjust automatically.