Grilled Octopus with Lemon Herb Dressing

A delightful main dish featuring tender, grilled octopus drizzled with a zesty lemon herb dressing. This dish is perfect for seafood lovers looking for a unique and flavorful experience.

Main Dish
medium 30 min 350 cal
Steps

1. Rinse the octopus under cold water and pat dry. 2. In a bowl, mix olive oil, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Rub this mixture over the octopus. 3. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Grill the octopus for about 4-5 minutes on each side until charred and cooked through. 4. In a separate bowl, combine lemon juice, lemon zest, parsley, garlic, and capers to make the dressing. 5. Once the octopus is cooked, remove from the grill and let it rest for a couple of minutes. Then, slice into bite-sized pieces. 6. Drizzle the lemon herb dressing over the grilled octopus and serve immediately.

Ingredients

1 small octopus (about 300g) 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon smoked paprika Salt and pepper to taste 1 lemon (juice and zest) 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 1 teaspoon capers, rinsed and chopped

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