Description
Grilled Octopus is a delicious Mediterranean dish featuring tender octopus with a smoky flavor from the grill. Perfect as an appetizer or main course, this recipe is easy to prepare and bursting with flavor.
Ingredients
Octopus:
2–3 pounds octopus (cleaned)
Marinade:
1 lemon (halved), 3 cloves garlic (smashed), 2 bay leaves, 1 teaspoon black peppercorns, ¼ cup olive oil, 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, salt and black pepper to taste, chopped fresh parsley and lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Prepare Octopus: In a large pot, combine the octopus, lemon halves, garlic, bay leaves, and peppercorns. Simmer for 45–60 minutes until tender. Remove and cool.
- Marinate: Whisk olive oil, vinegar, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cut octopus, brush with marinade.
- Grill: Grill octopus pieces for 3–4 minutes each side until charred.
- Serve: Drizzle with extra marinade, parsley, and lemon wedges.
Notes
- Pre-cook octopus for easier grilling.
- Grilling adds smoky flavor and crispy texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 230mg
