Char Grilled Baby Octopus

Deliciously simply and very easy to prepare. I got this recipe from an Australian ABC TV show. Time does not allow for standing time (3hrs)

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 1  kg  baby octopus (uncooked)
• 1  liter  vegetable stock
• 300  ml white wine
• 1  lemon, juice of

• Marinade

• 250  ml  virgin olive oil
• 100  ml  balsamic vinegar
• 50  ml white wine
• 50  ml lemon juice
• 3  garlic cloves, crushed
•  fresh ground black pepper

Directions

1. Bring stock, wine and lemon juice to the boil, add the octopus and simmer gently until octopus is tender. Drain and cool.
2. Mix all marinade ingredients together. Pour over cooked octopus and let stand for at least three hours or preferably overnight.
3. Heat barbecue or char grill till very hot and quickly sear the octopus until crispy.
4. Serving Suggestion: Serve with wedges of lemon.