Everyday recipes
Christmas BBQ on a budget: Barbecued octopus and calamari
This year my team is bringing you lots of different low-cost ways to do your Christmas entertaining in style. These delicious ideas are for your barbecue — make the most of our beautiful weather and entertain in casual comfort with family and friends.
— Jennene.
INGREDIENTS
500g calamari rings
250g baby octopus, cleaned
¼ cup olive oil
¼ cup soy sauce
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 tablespoon sweet chilli sauce
3 green onions, sliced
2 small red chillies, chopped
Juice 1 lemon or lime
Baby rocket, to serve
METHOD
- Combine calamari and octopus in a bowl. Pour combined oil, sauces, onion, chilli, juice and garlic over and toss well.
- Allow to marinate for at least 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Preheat a barbecue plate on high. Cook calamari and octopus for 5-10 minutes, until tender. Toss with rocket and serve.
Top tips- Try this marinade with fish of choice or prawns.
- The longer you marinate the octopus the better it is.
For more fabulous Christmas recipes, see this week's
Woman's Day (on sale December 8).
