Tender Grilled Octopus: An Easy Seafood Dish in Just 3 Steps
Learn how to prepare a tender and flavorful grilled octopus seafood dish easily in just three simple steps.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Pescatarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound octopus
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Clean and prepare the octopus by boiling it in a pot of salted water for approximately 30 minutes.
- Marinate the cooked octopus in olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, paprika, and salt for at least 1 hour.
- Grill the marinated octopus on high heat for about 5 minutes on each side until nicely charred. Serve with parsley for garnish.
Notes
- Ensure the octopus is tender before grilling for the best results.
- Adjust the seasoning to your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg