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Ingredients

2 lbs (900 g) octopus, cleaned
4 cloves garlic, minced
1-inch piece of fresh ginger, minced
1/4 cup (60 ml) soy sauce
1/4 cup (60 ml) coconut milk
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon honey or brown sugar
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
Fresh cilantro or parsley for garnish (optional)
Lemon wedges for serving

Instructions

Prepare the Octopus

Rinse the octopus thoroughly under cold water. If not already done, remove the beak and cut the octopus into manageable pieces.

Tenderize the octopus by boiling it in a large pot of water for about 45-60 minutes, or until it becomes tender. Drain and let it cool.

Marinate the Octopus

In a large bowl, combine the minced garlic, minced ginger, soy sauce, coconut milk, vegetable oil, lemon juice, honey or brown sugar, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to create the marinade.

Add the cooked octopus pieces to the marinade, ensuring they are well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or overnight for best results.

Preheat the Grill

Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.

Grill the Octopus

Remove the octopus from the marinade and let any excess marinade drip off.

Grill the octopus pieces for about 3-4 minutes per side, or until they are nicely charred and heated through.

Serve

Remove the grilled octopus from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes.

Garnish with fresh cilantro or parsley if desired.