Grilled Octopus with Lemon and Herb Butter

Name: Grilled Octopus with Lemon and Herb Butter
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 1 octopus tentacle; 2 tablespoons butter, softened; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 teaspoon lemon zest; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped; Salt and pepper to taste

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30 minTotal time

IntermediateDifficulty

250kcal / serving

Ingredients

For 1 serving

servings

1 octopus tentacle
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Salt and pepper to taste

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Tender octopus marinated in a zesty lemon and herb butter, then grilled to perfection. This dish is bursting with flavor and makes for an impressive main course.

Main Dish

Steps

Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
In a small bowl, combine the softened butter, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, and chopped parsley. Mix well.
Season the octopus tentacle with salt and pepper.
Place the tentacle on the grill and cook for about 5 minutes on each side, or until nicely charred and cooked through.
Remove the grilled octopus from the heat and let it rest for a few minutes.
Slice the octopus tentacle into bite-sized pieces.
Serve the grilled octopus with a dollop of the lemon and herb butter on top.