Grilled Octopus with Garlic and Lemon

Name: Grilled Octopus with Garlic and Lemon
Total time: 75 min
Ingredients: 1 small octopus, cleaned (about 300-400 grams); 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 lemon, zest and juice; 2 tablespoons olive oil; Salt to taste; Freshly ground black pepper to taste; A handful of fresh parsley, chopped

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75 minTotal time

MediumDifficulty

300kcal / serving

Ingredients

For 1 serving

servings

1 small octopus, cleaned (about 300-400 grams)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 lemon, zest and juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt to taste
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
A handful of fresh parsley, chopped

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A simple yet exquisite grilled octopus dish, enhanced with the vibrant flavors of garlic and lemon. This recipe focuses on achieving a tender, perfectly charred octopus served with a refreshing lemon-garlic dressing.

Main Dish

Steps

Prepare the octopus by boiling it in a pot of salted water for about 40-60 minutes until it is tender. Allow it to cool in the liquid, then drain and dry.
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
In a small bowl, mix the olive oil, minced garlic, lemon zest, and juice. Season with salt and pepper.
Brush the octopus with half of the lemon-garlic mixture and place it on the grill.
Grill the octopus for about 2-4 minutes on each side, until nicely charred.
Remove from the grill and slice into pieces.
Drizzle the remaining lemon-garlic mixture over the grilled octopus and garnish with chopped parsley.
Serve immediately.