grilled octopus
Experience the delightful flavors ofgrilled octopus , a beautifully prepared grilled octopus dish that will transport your taste buds to the Mediterranean coast. This recipe features tender octopus marinated in a zesty blend of olive oil, lemon juice, and capers, then grilled to perfection for a smoky finish. Perfect for summer gatherings or a special dinner, this dish is both impressive and easy to prepare. Pair it with fresh salads or grilled vegetables for a complete meal that is sure to impress your family and friends.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 octopuses (about 500g each)
- Fresh parsley
- Bay leaf
- Garlic
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Fresh lemon juice
- Capers
- Diced olives
- Sweet chili flakes
Instructions
- Clean the octopus by removing the beak and eyes. Rinse thoroughly.
- Boil water with parsley and bay leaf; dip tentacles of octopus several times in boiling water.
- Fully immerse the octopus and simmer on low heat for 40 minutes until tender. Let cool in cooking water.
- Drain, dry, and cut the octopus into pieces.
- Marinate with chopped garlic, pepper, and olive oil for at least one hour.
- Prepare sauce by mixing lemon zest, capers, olives, and emulsified olive oil with lemon juice.
- Grill octopus pieces until charred on both sides (about 3 minutes).
- Serve drizzled with sauce and optional chili flakes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 octopus leg (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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