Grilled Octopus with Lemon and Herb Marinade

Name: Grilled Octopus with Lemon and Herb Marinade
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 1 small octopus (cleaned and tentacles separated); 2 cloves of garlic (minced); 1 lemon (juiced and zested); 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped); Salt and pepper to taste

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45 minTotal time

IntermediateDifficulty

250kcal / serving

Ingredients

For 1 serving

servings

1 small octopus (cleaned and tentacles separated)
2 cloves of garlic (minced)
1 lemon (juiced and zested)
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
Salt and pepper to taste

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Tender octopus marinated in a zesty lemon and herb mixture, then grilled to perfection. A seafood delight with a burst of flavors!

Main Dish

Steps

In a bowl, combine minced garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, olive oil, chopped parsley, salt, and pepper.
Add the cleaned octopus to the marinade, ensuring it's well coated. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
Grill the marinated octopus for about 4-5 minutes per side, until charred and cooked through.
Remove from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving.