Korean Garlic-Grilled Octopus
Muneo-garlic-gui is a Korean seafood snack made by searing pre-boiled octopus with minced garlic in olive oil over high heat. The octopus is cut into bite-size pieces, seasoned with salt, pepper, and red chili flakes, then rested briefly before hitting a smoking-hot pan. The garlic blooms in the oil first at low heat, and when the octopus goes in, the temperature is cranked up so the surface chars quickly while the interior stays springy and resilient. A squeeze of lemon juice at the end cuts through the richness and sharpens the natural brininess of the octopus.
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Instructions
- 1
Cut octopus into bite-size pieces and pat dry.
- 2
Season with salt, pepper, and chili flakes, then rest 5 minutes.
- 3
Warm olive oil and garlic over low heat until fragrant.
- 4
Add octopus and sear on high heat for 3-4 minutes for crisp edges.
- 5
Turn off heat and finish with lemon juice.
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