Grilled Octopus with Lemon Garlic Butter

Name: Grilled Octopus with Lemon Garlic Butter
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 1 medium octopus (about 300g); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; Salt and pepper to taste; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; 1 clove garlic, minced; Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish); Lemon wedges (for serving)

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45 minTotal time

MediumDifficulty

350kcal / serving

Ingredients

For 1 serving

servings

1 medium octopus (about 300g)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 clove garlic, minced
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Lemon wedges (for serving)

Ingredient substitutions

Unsalted butter An equal amount of salted butter; reduce added salt to taste.
Fresh parsley An equal amount of chopped fresh cilantro for a different but complementary herbal finish.
Lemon juice An equal amount of fresh lime juice for a similarly tart citrus note.

Nutrition per serving

Estimated values for 1 serving, 350 kcal

Protein39 g

Carbohydrates6 g

Fat18 g

Fiber 1 g · Sugar 1 g · Sodium 950 mg

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This grilled octopus dish features tender, smoky pieces of octopus drizzled with a zesty lemon garlic butter sauce. It's a delightful main course perfect for seafood lovers seeking a gourmet experience at home.

Main Dish

Steps

Clean the octopus by removing the beak and innards, then rinse under cold water.
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the octopus for about 30 minutes until tender. Let it cool in the water.
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
Once cooled, cut the octopus into manageable pieces (arms and head).
In a bowl, mix olive oil, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Brush this mixture onto the octopus pieces.
Grill the octopus for about 3-4 minutes on each side until charred and crispy.
In a small pan, melt butter over medium heat, add minced garlic, and sauté until fragrant. Stir in lemon juice.
Drizzle the garlic butter over the grilled octopus and garnish with chopped parsley.
Serve with lemon wedges on the side.

Tips for Grilled Octopus with Lemon Garlic Butter

Look for deep brown grill marks and lightly crisp edges; the interior should remain tender, not dried out.
Pat the cooled octopus dry before grilling so it chars instead of steaming.
Keep the butter sauce gently sizzling; browning the garlic can make it taste bitter.

Drink pairing

A crisp, dry Albariño
Its bright acidity and citrus notes complement the lemon butter while refreshing the palate after the smoky grilled octopus.

0% option: Sparkling water with lemon