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Nutritional Values
250kcal
40gProtein
2gCarbs
10gFat
1gFibre
300 gServing
* Per serving · 300 g. May vary.
Allergens
🦐 Shellfish
Grilled Octopus
How to order / say it
Say it
Χταπόδι στα κάρβουνα — [H-tah-POH-dee sta kar-VOO-nah]
Order
I'd like the grilled octopus, please.
Locally
Θα ήθελα το χταπόδι στα κάρβουνα, παρακαλώ.
Say locally
Charcoal-grilled octopus served with lemon and olive oil.
Why try it?
A dish that highlights the seafood bounty of Mykonos. Grilled octopus is a delicacy that speaks to the island's maritime traditions and culinary excellence.
How it tastes
Tender and slightly chewy, with a smoky and savory umami flavor accented by citrus. It's savored warm with a drizzle of olive oil.
Origin & History — first documented: 1800
Enjoyed on Mykonos since ancient times, octopus grilling became a social event, celebrating the islanders' relationship with the sea.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🦐 500 g octopus
- 🫒 30 ml olive oil
- 🍋 1 lemon
- 🧂 5 g salt
- 🌿 5 g oregano
Method
- 1 Clean and tenderize the octopus.
- 2 Marinate in olive oil, lemon, salt, and oregano.
- 3 Grill over charcoal until cooked through and slightly charred.
- 4 Serve warm with extra lemon for squeezing.
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kah-lah-mah-RAH-kyah tee-gah-nee-TAH
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Reh-VEE-thah-thah
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Rah-FYO-lia
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Λαζαράκια
la-za-RA-kee-ah
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ah-meeg-da-LO-ta mee-KOH-noo
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Γιουβέτσι
Yoo-VET-see
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