Description
A delicious and easy recipe for grilled octopus, perfect for seafood lovers looking to elevate their dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large octopus (about 2–3 lbs), cleaned
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Pat the octopus dry with paper towels.
- Rub the octopus with olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper.
- Place the octopus on the grill and cook for 4-5 minutes per side until charred and tender.
- Remove from the grill and let it rest for 2 minutes.
- Slice into pieces and serve with lemon wedges and fresh parsley.
Notes
- Ensure the octopus is well-cleaned before cooking.
- For added flavor, marinate the octopus for a few hours before grilling.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg