Perfectly Grilled Octopus Recipe
Tender, smoky, and bursting with Mediterranean flavor, this grilled octopus is a perfect dish for warm-weather dining. Charred to perfection, it’s a must-try seafood recipe for any barbecue or grilling enthusiast.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
Scale
Octopus:
- 2–3 lbs octopus, cleaned
Marinade:
- 1 lemon, halved
- 4 cloves garlic, smashed
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tbsp black peppercorns
- Salt, to taste
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- Optional: chili flakes for spice
Instructions
- Tenderize the Octopus: Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add lemon halves, garlic, bay leaves, peppercorns, and salt. Simmer octopus for 45–60 minutes until tender. Drain and cool.
- Preheat Grill: Heat grill to medium-high. Lightly oil the grates.
- Marinate: In a bowl, whisk olive oil, lemon juice, paprika, and a pinch of salt. Toss the cooled octopus in this mixture.
- Grill: Grill the octopus for 3–5 minutes per side until charred and crispy on the edges.
- Serve: Slice and garnish with chopped parsley and optional chili flakes. Serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
- Octopus can be simmered a day ahead and chilled—just grill when ready to serve!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approximately 250 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
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